The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:5538] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Miss Magdalane Elizabeth Hamilton (Maddy; of Westburn) / Regarding: Miss Magdalane Elizabeth Hamilton (Maddy; of Westburn) (Patient) / 27 September 1787 / (Outgoing)
Reply to Miss Maddy Hamilton concerning her own case, characterised by cough and sweatings. It is sent via her sister Miss Mary. Cullen encloses a prescription and 'a list of Provisions for a long voyage', neither of which is now present. He advises on her journey, desiring her to be 'three or four weeks' afloat, and mentions Campbeltown, Stranraer and the Isle of Man as possible stopping-points.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 5538 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/20/158 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 27 September 1787 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) mentioned, but missing |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply to Miss Maddy Hamilton concerning her own case, characterised by cough and sweatings. It is sent via her sister Miss Mary. Cullen encloses a prescription and 'a list of Provisions for a long voyage', neither of which is now present. He advises on her journey, desiring her to be 'three or four weeks' afloat, and mentions Campbeltown, Stranraer and the Isle of Man as possible stopping-points. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2054] |
Case of Miss Magdalane Elizabeth [Maddy] Hamilton of Westburn, who mentions a cough, a headache and sickness. She takes a family jaunt accompanied by Cullen's daughter Robina. |
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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:5252] | Addressee | Miss Magdalane Elizabeth Hamilton (Maddy; of Westburn) |
| [PERS ID:5252] | Patient | Miss Magdalane Elizabeth Hamilton (Maddy; of Westburn) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5253] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Miss Mary Ann Hamilton (of Westburn; Mrs Gray (after 1799)) |
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 | Westburn (Cambuslang) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Isle of Man | England | Europe | certain | ||
| Mentioned / Other | Campbeltown (Campbelltown) | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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