The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3725] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr Douglas / Regarding: Miss Margaret Campbell (Peggy) (Patient), Mr McArthur (Patient) / 9 March 1775 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'For Miss Campbell from Mr Douglas'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3725 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/4/50 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 9 March 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'For Miss Campbell from Mr Douglas'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:511] |
Case of Miss Campbell who has a serious lung condition. |
1 |
| [Case ID:1317] |
Case of the son of Mr and Mrs McArthur, 'affected with convulsive startings' after being 'placed upon his head by some other boys in imitation of Tumblers who at that time were in that Place'. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1469] | Addressee | Mr Douglas |
| [PERS ID:1281] | Patient | Miss Margaret Campbell (Peggy) |
| [PERS ID:3725] | Patient | Mr McArthur |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1469] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Douglas |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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For Miss Campbell
From Mr Douglas.
Case accurate.- apparently Phthisical & so far
advanced that recovery is doubtfull - but not to be
given over, & some benefit may be expected from a
better season -
Some very proper medicines have been applied & possibly
both bleeding and blistering may be repeated. The last
may be safely employed in the case of any fixed
pain, but in urgent circumstances & then in small
quantity, bleeding may be repeated. I expect little from
medicines. The gums & balsams
may be hurtfull
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Mucilaginous & oily matters may be used
at pleasure, if These effects appear remarkable
& the stomach is not cloyed by them. If squills
prove purgative or do more than keep the belly
regular, They will do harm. I have seen Mercu¬
rials employed in Phthisical cares, but never
saw them do any good, sometimes I have
seen them do much harm and I think Calo¬
mel is one of the most improper preparations
that can be employed
Much depends on her diet. Milk. Fruit & grain
Gentle exercise on her back or in a carriage in
good weather. Carefully gaurding against cold
An Anodyne now & then might give her
an easier night, but I must leave this to the
discretion of gentleman on the spot who must
direct from experience of such medicines on her constitution
When the season is farther advanced, a journey
or a voyage are perhaps the only & at least the
most promising means of her recovery
Diplomatic Text
For Miss Campbell
From Mr Douglas.
Case accurate.- apparently Phthisical & so far
advanced that recovery is doubtfull - but not to be
given over, & some benefit may be expected from a
better season -
Some very proper meds have been applied & possibly
both bleeding and blistering may be repeated. The last
may be safely employed in the case of any fixed
pain, but in urgent circumstances & then in small
qty, bleeding may be repeated. I expect little from
meds. The gums & balsams
may be hurtfull
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Mucilaginous & oily matters may be used
at pleasure, if These effects appear remarkable
& the stomach is not cloyed by them. If squills
prove purgative or do more than keep the belly
regr, They will do harm. I have seen Mercu¬
rials employed in Phthisical cares, but never
saw them do any good, sometimes I have
seen them do much harm and I think Calo¬
mel is one of the most improper preparations
that can be employed
Much depends on her diet. Milk. Fruit & grain
Gentle exercise on h. back or in a carriage in
good weather. Carefully gaurding against cold
An Anodyne now & then might give her
an easier night, but I must leave this to the
discretion of gentleman on the spot who must
direct from experience of such meds on her constitution
When the season is farther advanced, a journey
or a voyage are perhaps the only & at least the
most promising means of her recovery
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