The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:34] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Mrs Blacket (Patient) / January? 1764? / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mrs Blacket General Opinions'. Cullen recommends 'Dr Askew's Pills' and 'Dr Millar's Pills' which have been taken to be propriety. Brief notes.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 34 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/1/29 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | January? 1764? |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Mrs Blacket General Opinions'. Cullen recommends 'Dr Askew's Pills' and 'Dr Millar's Pills' which have been taken to be propriety. Brief notes. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:156] |
Case of Mrs Blacket who is prescribed exercise and both internal and external medicines. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1154] | Patient | Mrs Blacket |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
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 | inferred |
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For Mrs Blacket
General Opinions
The Exercise begun must be continued with [amuse¬
ment?].
D.r Askew's Pills for ordinary & occasionally Dr Millars.
When setled soluble Tartar. -
Emplastrum Calidum for the crown of the head - -
Diet ex medica materia
A Camphire Pill
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Heat & Cold -
Rubbing the feet & legs. --
Dr Askew's Pills for ordinary -
Dr Millers for a Laxative -
After Askews Pills the following Pills & mixture -
Take two scruples of Camphor, one ounce of Assafoetida and one scruple of Sassafras mucilage as suffices for 3 or 4 per dose at bedtime.
Take two ounces Aqua Pennyroyal mint, one ounce nutmeg, a drachm of Volatile Aromatic Tincture of Valerian, three drachms of Crocus Syrup, two spoonfuls [per?] dose.
At times the following Drops
Take one ounce of [pure?] Volatile Tincture of Valerian, one or two teaspoonfuls per Dose
When the perpetual blister dries up
Emplastrum Calidum to the Crown of head
Exercise by a Journey.
No strict Diet but heavy things & increasing costiveness
to be avoided, Garden things recommended with some caution.
White wine & water preferred but on condition strong {illeg}
apart & small 2 pints allowed. -
Porter also but with doubt sweet wines preferred.
Tea disswaded. Chacolate & Cocoa Tea preferred.
Water to Port or Madeira -
Cool Air advised. -
Diplomatic Text
For Mrs Blacket
General Opinions
The Exercise begun must be continued with [amuse¬
ment?].
D.r Askew's Pills for ordinary & occasionally Dr Millars.
When setled soluble Tartar. -
Empl. Calidum pro vertice - -
Diet ex medica materia
A Camphire Pill
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Heat & Cold -
Rubbing the feet & legs. --
Dr Askew's Pills for ordinary -
Dr Millers for a Laxative -
After Askews Pills the following Pills & mixture -
℞ Aq. Puleg M. Pip ℥ii N.M. ℥i
Tr Arom. Val.Vol. @ ʒi Syr Croc ʒiii
Cochl ii [P?] Dos.
At times the following Drops
℞ Tr [Casta?] Val.Vol. @ ℥i
cochl. parv. i v. ii P Dos.
bis v. ter in die si opus fuerit
When the perpetual blister dries up
Empl. Calid to the Crown of head
Exercise by a Journey.
No strict Diet but heavy things & increasing costiveness
to be avoided, Garden things recommended with some caution.
White wine & water preferred but on condition strong {illeg}
apart & small 2 pts allowed. -
Porter also but with doubt sweet wines preferred.
Tea disswaded. Chacolate & Cocoa Tea preferred.
Water to Port or Madeira -
Cool Air advised. -
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