The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3228] From: Mr Paul Kearsley / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Margaret Russell (Russel; later Mrs, then Lady Drummond.) (Patient) / 24 September 1787 / (Incoming)
Letter from Paul Kearsley, apothecary, on the case of Miss Margaret Russell, enclosed by her father in letter 3227. She is continuing the sea bathing, but though the tumours are growing less, her axillary gland is still healing.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3228 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/2127b |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 24 September 1787 |
| 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 Paul Kearsley, apothecary, on the case of Miss Margaret Russell, enclosed by her father in letter 3227. She is continuing the sea bathing, but though the tumours are growing less, her axillary gland is still healing. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2030] |
Case of nine-year-old Miss Margaret Russell who has been treated for ulcerated tumours on her face and body. |
8 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:5653] | Author | Mr Paul Kearsley |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5651] | Patient | Miss Margaret Russell (Russel; later Mrs, then Lady Drummond.) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5653] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Paul Kearsley |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Newbottle | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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After a regular Course of your Method
Prescribed for Miss Margt Russell, it
has had the desired effect in a great degree,
she has continued Sea Bathing since your
Directions, and will continue till we
hear further from you, she takes the
Aperient Solution, which generally gives
her two loose stools, almost every day,
the Ulcers are much the same rather
better, there is no doubt but they will
heal as the disorder appears to be
eradicated, which is very conspicuous
by her growing plump & fat, the
Muscles are very firm, and her complex¬
ion Improved, she is also in good Spirits
and her Appetite very good.
The Ulcers would I think heal if there
could be a restrictive bandage and
Dressing applyed to them by gentle com¬
press, but they are not in Parts where
any restriction can be made, we wait
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further for your directions which will be
punctually observd by your most Obedient
humble Servant
P.S. The Axillary Gland is not quite healed
but better also the other Tumors are
mending and growing less
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For
Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Diplomatic Text
After a regular Course of your Method
Prescribed for Miss Margt Russell, it
has had the desired effect in a great degree,
she has continued Sea Bathing since your
Directions, and will continue till we
hear further from you, she takes the
Aperient Solution, which generally gives
her two loose stools, almost every day,
the Ulcers are much the same rather
better, there is no doubt but they will
heal as the disorder appears to be
eradicated, which is very conspicuous
by her growing plump & fat, the
Muscles are very firm, and her complex¬
ion Improved, she is also in good Spirits
and her Appetite very good.
The Ulcers would I think heal if there
could be a restrictive bandage and
Dressing applyed to them by gentle com¬
press, but they are not in Parts where
any restriction can be made, we wait
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further for your directions which will be
punctually observd by your most Obednt
humble Servant
P.S. The Axillary Gland is not quite healed
but better also the other Tumors are
mending and growing less
[Page 3]
For
Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
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