The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4551] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr Alexander Taylor (Sanders) / Regarding: Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) (Patient) / 13 December 1779 / (Outgoing)
Reply, [to Alexander Taylor] headed 'For Mr Neilson'. Brief note of advice.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4551 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/12/118 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 13 December 1779 |
| 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, [to Alexander Taylor] headed 'For Mr Neilson'. Brief note of advice. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:316] |
Case of Mr Robert Neilson with a chronic, progressive illness, probably pulmonary (consumption) but possible cardiac. After a gap, in early January 1782, Cullen confirms that Neilson's condition is terminal. An autopsy soon follows. |
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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:207] | Addressee | Dr Alexander Taylor (Sanders) |
| [PERS ID:206] | Patient | Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:207] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Taylor (Sanders) |
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 |
| Destination of Letter | Paisley | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain |
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For Mr Neilson
As he got so much strength after his journey to
England I suppose he got a better appetite & by in¬
dulging this without much exercise I suppose he has be¬
come plethoric tho' it might not appear much in
his thin habit but it appears certain by his ailments
being so relieved by Evacuations. If any pains or diffi¬
cult respiration occur, I think it proper either to
apply leeches or bleed at the arm. If the looseness
returns it will cure itself without remedy but to pre¬
vent entirely the return of complaints he should enter
upon a diet of Milk & farinacea; & take what
exercise on horseback or in a Carriage the weather
and his strength will allow.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Neilson
As he got so much strength after his journey to
England I suppose he got a better appetite & by in¬
dulging this wout much exercise I suppose he has be¬
come plethoric tho' it might not appear much in
his thin habit but it appears certain by his ailments
being so relieved by Evacuations. If any pains or diffi¬
cult respiration occur, I think it proper either to
apply leeches or bleed at the arm. If the looseness
returns it will cure itself without remedy but to pre¬
vent entirely the return of complaints he should enter
upon a diet of Milk & farinacea; & take what
exercise on horseback or in a Carriage the weather
and his strength will allow.
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