The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2644] From: Mr David Erskine / To: Mr Alexander Wood / Regarding: Mr Patrick Murray (of Simprim; of Meigle) (Patient) / 22 June 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from David Erskine to Alexander Wood, concerning the case of Patrick Murray, a patient Cullen and Wood had visited in February of 1783. Murray had a speech defect at the time, which is 'by no means removed', and '[h]is tutors therefore direct me to beg that Dr Cullen and you would again visit Mr Murray and acquaint me whether you think that Mr. Murray can now be sent to Mr. Braidwood or Mr. Telfer or elsewhere in England for the Cure of his Stammering'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2644 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1686 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 22 June 1785 |
| 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 David Erskine to Alexander Wood, concerning the case of Patrick Murray, a patient Cullen and Wood had visited in February of 1783. Murray had a speech defect at the time, which is 'by no means removed', and '[h]is tutors therefore direct me to beg that Dr Cullen and you would again visit Mr Murray and acquaint me whether you think that Mr. Murray can now be sent to Mr. Braidwood or Mr. Telfer or elsewhere in England for the Cure of his Stammering'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1836] |
Case of Patrick Murray who has a 'speech defect' (a stammer). |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:4501] | Author | Mr David Erskine |
| [PERS ID:588] | Addressee | Mr Alexander Wood |
| [PERS ID:1952] | Patient | Mr Patrick Murray (of Simprim; of Meigle) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:588] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Wood |
| [PERS ID:4498] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robertson |
| [PERS ID:4502] | Other | Mrs Williams |
| [PERS ID:1062] | Other | Mr Thomas Braidwood |
| [PERS ID:4499] | Other | Mr Telfer |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Mentioned / Other | Simprim | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
You will remember that in February 1783 Dr.
Cullen and you visited Mr. Patrick Murray of Simprim to give your Opinion
with regard to his health and the defect in his Speech, And you then thought
that as his Constitution was not strong enough for the Bustle of a public
school which might encrease his Stammering it would be more proper
for him to Continue under the Attention of persons at home untill he should
acquire more strength -------
Mr. Murray since that time has gained Strength, But the defect in
his Speech is by no means removed; His tutors therefore direct me to beg
that Dr. Cullen and you would again visit Mr. Murray and acquaint me
Whether you think that Mr. Murray can now be sent to Mr. Braidwood
or Mr. Telfer or elsewhere in England for the Cure of his Stammering with¬
out Mrs. Williams's immediate attendance, Or what other method you
think the tutors can with safety and propriety follow to Rid Mr.
Murray of so disagreeable and inconvenient a failing
As Mr. Robertson who presently attends Mr. Murray is well
acquainted with his Constitution You may consider how far it might
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be proper to send him along with Mr. Murray to superintend not only
his Education but also his diet and exercise I am
Dear Sir
Your most humble Servant
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Mr. Alexr. Wood, Surgeon
Edinburgh
Mr. David Erskine
Concerning Mr. Murray
Diplomatic Text
You will remember that in February 1783 Dr.
Cullen and you visited Mr. Patrick Murray of Simprim to give your Opinion
with regard to his health and the defect in his Speech, And you then thought
that as his Constitution was not strong enough for the Bustle of a public
school which might encrease his Stammering it would be more proper
for him to Continue under the Attention of persons at home untill he should
acquire more strength -------
Mr. Murray since that time has gained Strength, But the defect in
his Speech is by no means removed; His tutors therefore direct me to beg
that Dr. Cullen and you would again visit Mr. Murray and acquaint me
Whether you think that Mr. Murray can now be sent to Mr. Braidwood
or Mr. Telfer or elsewhere in England for the Cure of his Stammering with¬
out Mrs. Williams's immediate attendance, Or what other method you
think the tutors can with safety and propriety follow to Rid Mr.
Murray of so disagreeable and inconvenient a failing
As Mr. Robertson who presently attends Mr. Murray is well
acquainted with his Constitution You may consider how far it might
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be proper to send him along with Mr. Murray to superintend not only
his Education but also his diet and exercise I am
Dr. Sir
Your most humble Serv.
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Mr. Alexr. Wood, Surgeon
Edinburgh
Mr. David Erskine
C. Mr. Murray
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