The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4927] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr John Andrew / Regarding: Mr Livingstone (of Parkhall) (Patient) / 9 October 1784 / (Outgoing)
Reply, [to John Andrew] 'Mr Livingstone'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4927 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/17/121 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 9 October 1784 |
| 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 | Reply, [to John Andrew] 'Mr Livingstone' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1693] |
Case of Mr Livingston of Parkhall who has a chest complaint, with asthma and a cough. |
10 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:550] | Addressee | Mr John Andrew |
| [PERS ID:2632] | Patient | Mr Livingstone (of Parkhall) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:550] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Andrew |
| [PERS ID:563] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
| [PERS ID:3308] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Livingstone |
| [PERS ID:3656] | Other | Mr Senmore |
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 | Linlithgow (Lithgow) | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Mr Livingstone
At Mr. Livingstones desire Mr. [Senmore?]
some days ago informed me of the Swelling of the
feet and of Mr. Livingstones fears with respect
to it for which I wrote a letter to Mr. Livingstone
and to quiet his fears I treated the matter
as not at all alarming. And though I cannot
be positive in this I really think that while
his breathing is quite easy and his urine in
sufficient plenty with good appetite and sleep
the swelling of the legs cannot be of much
consequence. Mr. Livingstones Brother was
otherwise broken before that
symptom came on and he never was of the
same vigour as our present Patient. If
however the swelling should increase and
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the urine should become scarce I would advise him
to try a Pill of Squills and Mercury, or the Alkaline
solution, whether you try the one or other give
them in small doses frequently repeated which
I take to be both the best was for rendering
them effectual and to make his Stomach bear
them. My best Compliments to him and
wishes for your Success I am
Dear John
Your most Obedient Servant
Edinburgh 9th. October
1784.
Diplomatic Text
Mr Livingstone
At Mr. Livingstones desire Mr. [Senmore?]
some days ago informed me of the Swelling of the
feet and of Mr. Livingstones fears with respect
to it for which I wrote a letter to Mr. Livingstone
and to quiet his fears I treated the matter
as not at all alarming. And though I cannot
be positive in this I really think that while
his breathing is quite easy and his urine in
sufficient plenty with good appetite and sleep
the swelling of the legs cannot be of much
consequence. Mr. Livingstones Brother was
otherwise broken before that
symptom came on and he never was of the
same vigour as our present Patient. If
however the swelling should increase and
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the urine should become scarce I would advise him
to try a Pill of Squills and Mercury, or the Alkaline
solution, whether you try the one or other give
them in small doses frequently repeated which
I take to be both the best was for rendering
them effectual and to make his Stomach bear
them. My best Compliments to him and
wishes for your Success I am
Dear John
Your most Obedient Servant
Edinr. 9th. Octr.
1784.
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