The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3256] From: Mr David Gregory (Gregorie) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr David Gregory (Gregorie) (Patient) / 2 November 1787 / (Incoming)
Letter from David Gregorie, concerning his own case. He mentions that his daughter-in-law and grandson are doing well.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3256 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/2154 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 2 November 1787 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from David Gregorie, concerning his own case. He mentions that his daughter-in-law and grandson are doing well. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1924] |
Case of David Gregorie at Dunkirk who has suffered a paralytic stroke. |
16 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3344] | Author | Mr David Gregory (Gregorie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3344] | Patient | Mr David Gregory (Gregorie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3346] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Catharine Gregory (Gregorie) |
| [PERS ID:5582] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Gregory (Gregorie) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Dunkirk (Dunkerque) | France | France | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I have received the Letter you did me the honor to write me the 6th
of last month and thank you for the good advice it contains for my
future conduct in watching the turn my complaints may take -
As I continue to be distressed with the head ache at night and ev'n
frequently in the day time I take a couple of the Camphire Pills
regularly ev'ry night before going to bed, without however
having hitherto felt any Sensible effect from them; but Sitting
with my feet in warm water if not too often repeated gives
me some ease in the fore part of the night, but towards morning
the head ache returns altho in a less violent Degree -
The Guaiac mixture I have since receipt of your last continued to
take ev'ry day a Spoonful an hour or two before dinner - at this
meal I generally eat with a tollerable good apetite, as I continue
my Regimen at night, half a french roll & a decanter of toast &
Water with a very little old Coniac Brandy to correct it; being
all I take for Supper - this agrees perfectly well with me
and I enjoy exceeding good health, without any other drawback
than what proceeds from the Disorder in my head -. thus I
Dr William Cullen at Edinburgh -
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flatter myself I may be able to remain at home this Winter without
any great risk of my health Suffering by the climate - I take as much
exercise as my Situation will permit, and as often on foot as possible,
but the rainy Season seems now to be Set in So that I can not any more
expect such fine weather as will admit of my walking abroad -
My Daughter in Law & her Son are very well - She joins me in
kind Compliments to you & all your good family -
I am most respectfully -
Dear Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
Dunkirk 2de November
1787
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Dr William Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Gregorie
November 1787
V. XIX. P. 329
Diplomatic Text
I have received the Letter you did me the honor to write me the 6th
of last month and thank you for the good advice it contains for my
future conduct in watching the turn my complaints may take -
As I continue to be distressed with the head ache at night and ev'n
frequently in the day time I take a couple of the Camphire Pills
regularly ev'ry night before going to bed, without however
having hitherto felt any Sensible effect from them; but Sitting
with my feet in warm water if not too often repeated gives
me some ease in the fore part of the night, but towards morning
the head ache returns altho in a less violent Degree -
The Guaiac mixture I have since receipt of your last continued to
take ev'ry day a Spoonful an hour or two before dinner - at this
meal I generally eat with a tollerable good apetite, as I continue
my Regimen at night, half a french roll & a decanter of toast &
Water with a very little old Coniac Brandy to correct it; being
all I take for Supper - this agrees perfectly well with me
and I enjoy exceeding good health, without any other drawback
than what proceeds from the Disorder in my head -. thus I
Dr William Cullen at Edinburgh -
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flatter myself I may be able to remain at home this Winter without
any great risk of my health Suffering by the climate - I take as much
exercise as my Situation will permit, and as often on foot as possible,
but the rainy Season seems now to be Set in So that I can not any more
expect such fine weather as will admit of my walking abroad -
My Daughter in Law & her Son are very well - She joins me in
kind Compliments to you & all your good family -
I am most respectfully -
Dear Sir
Your most obedt humb: Servt
Dunkirk 2de Novr
1787
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Dr William Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Gregorie
Novr. 1787
V. XIX. P. 329
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