The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2477] From: Alexander Wallace / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Marshall (Patient) / 23 June 1784 / (Incoming)
Letter from Alexander Wallace, concerning the case of a female patient [possibly called Johnstone], the sister-in-law of the person delivering the letter. He mentions that she 'applied to you for a windy disorder' about three years previously (no relevant evidence traced). She has a bilious complaint and history of poor digestion. Wallace asks if Hartfell Spa Water would be advisable.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2477 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1530 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 23 June 1784 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Alexander Wallace, concerning the case of a female patient [possibly called Johnstone], the sister-in-law of the person delivering the letter. He mentions that she 'applied to you for a windy disorder' about three years previously (no relevant evidence traced). She has a bilious complaint and history of poor digestion. Wallace asks if Hartfell Spa Water would be advisable. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2565] |
Case of a female patient [possibly Johnston], with a bilious complaint. She consulted Cullen 'about there years earlier', but no relevant evidence found. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3316] | Author | Alexander Wallace |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3315] | Patient | Mrs Marshall |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3316] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Alexander Wallace |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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