The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:5794] From: Dr Henry Cullen (Harry, Dr Henry, "the young doctor" ) / To: Mr John Goodsir / Regarding: Mr John Bethune (Lindsay) (Lindsay of Wormiston; after 1782, Bethune of Kilconquhar/Balfour) (Patient) / March? 1789? / (Outgoing)
Letter concerning the case of Mr Bethune, signed by Henry Cullen (although the 'we' implies both he and his father were involved in the case).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 5794 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/21/66 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | March? 1789? |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter concerning the case of Mr Bethune, signed by Henry Cullen (although the 'we' implies both he and his father were involved in the case). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:196] |
Case of John (Lindsay) Bethune of Kilconquhar, being reported almost daily by his surgeon John Goodsir. |
24 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:544] | Author | Dr Henry Cullen (Harry, Dr Henry, "the young doctor" ) |
| [PERS ID:1301] | Addressee | Mr John Goodsir |
| [PERS ID:464] | Patient | Mr John Bethune (Lindsay of Wormiston; after 1782, Bethune of Kilconquhar/Balfour) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:544] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Henry Cullen (Harry, Dr Henry, "the young doctor" ) |
| [PERS ID:1301] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Goodsir |
| [PERS ID:2177] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) |
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 | Kilconquhar House | Kilconquhar | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Mentioned / Other | Kilconquhar House | Kilconquhar | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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We recieved yours of
yesterday and it is with much regret that we
observe that Mr Bethune's ailment does not
seem to give way. We are pleased to find that
the Electuary sat easy on his Stomach and we
wish it to be persisted in for some little
time. The quantity to be given is (as we agreed on)
to be regulated according to its effects and we
think it ought to be as much as to procure
him two or three easy motions in the day.
Besides the use of the Electuary we are of
opinion that he may probably receive some
benefit from the taking of Garlic. It is
to be taken at bedtime and swallowed
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entire in the Clove, and we think the more Cloves
he can take it will be the better and wish he could
swallow four five or six every evening. He may
take them in Water Oil or any vehicle he likes
best. If however he cannot swallow the entire
Cloves, they may be cut down into the size of Pills
and swallowed in that form, without being bruised.
His diet and regimen is to be continued in the man¬
ner we agreed on; but we wish he might take
a good deal of Leeks in his broth which may
be either a weak Soup of Cocky Leeky or other
broth as he may incline.
We hope he still perseveres in taking exercis[e]
daily in his Carriage and which we consider
as of much consequence to him.
We shall expect to hear from you by
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next post and am with great regard
Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
Dr Robertson my Father and myself beg to be remem¬
bered in the kindest manner to all at Kilconquhar.
I need not observe that you will
[push?] the Electuary every day every
second day or third day as you see
proper: --- H.C.
Diplomatic Text
We recieved yours of
yesterday and it is with much regret that we
observe that Mr Bethune's ailment does not
seem to give way. We are pleased to find that
the Electuary sat easy on his Stomach and we
wish it to be persisted in for some little
time. The quantity to be given is (as we agreed on)
to be regulated according to its effects and we
think it ought to be as much as to procure
him two or three easy motions in the day.
Besides the use of the Electuary we are of
opinion that he may probably receive some
benefit from the taking of Garlic. It is
to be taken at bedtime and swallowed
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entire in the Clove, and we think the more Cloves
he can take it will be the better and wish he could
swallow four five or six every evening. He may
take them in Water Oil or any vehicle he likes
best. If however he cannot swallow the entire
Cloves, they may be cut down into the size of Pills
and swallowed in that form, without being bruised.
His diet and regimen is to be continued in the man¬
ner we agreed on; but we wish he might take
a good deal of Leeks in his broth which may
be either a weak Soup of Cocky Leeky or other
broth as he may incline.
We hope he still perseveres in taking exercis[e]
daily in his Carriage and which we consider
as of much consequence to him.
We shall expect to hear from you by
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next post and am with great regard
Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
Dr Robertson my Father and myself beg to be remem¬
bered in the kindest manner to all at Kilconquhar.
I need not observe that you will
[push?] the Electuary every day every
second day or third day as you see
proper: --- H.C.
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