The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:855] From: Dr James Flint / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Watson (Patient) / 11 October 1773 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Flint regarding the case of Professor Watson's daughter, who 'laboured under a violent opthalmia' which has left a speck on the cornea. Flint also mentions making approaches through 'my friend Doctor Rutherford' and Cullen to 'be one of your College' (See footnote).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 855 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/122 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 11 October 1773 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from James Flint regarding the case of Professor Watson's daughter, who 'laboured under a violent opthalmia' which has left a speck on the cornea. Flint also mentions making approaches through 'my friend Doctor Rutherford' and Cullen to 'be one of your College' (See footnote). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:395] |
Case of Prof. Watson's daughter who has opthalmia. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:4745] | Author | Dr James Flint |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:375] | Patient | Watson |
| [PERS ID:518] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Dr John Rutherford |
| [PERS ID:517] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Professor Robert Watson (Mr Watson) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | St Andrews | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Destination of Letter | The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place of Handstamp | St Andrews | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Professor Watson consulted you
some time ago for his Daughter, who then labour¬
ed under a violent opthalmia, it has lift a
speck upon the cornea which he is anxious
to have removed, it does not interupt the rays
of light, but it is a deformity which he fears
may increase. I thought of makeing a trial of
Sir Hans Sloanes ointment but I have no
experience of it. Mr. Watson therefore begged
me to write you concerning it for your
best advice: She now enjoys perfect health.
I am still thinking seriously of what I formerly
write you about my wishes to be one of your
College. 1 My Friend Doctor Rutherford advised
me some time ago to Endeavour to have it done
and informed me I had a claim. Your friendship
in this affair wou'd be a very great favour
to
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To
Doctor William Cullen
Professor of Physick
in the University
of Edinburgh
1773
Notes:
1: Letter untraced. Almost certainly refers to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh of which Cullen was the current President (served 1773-1775).
Diplomatic Text
Professor Watson consulted you
some time ago for his Daughter, who then labour¬
ed under a violent opthalmia, it has lift a
speck upon the cornea which he is anxious
to have removed, it does not interupt the rays
of light, but it is a deformity which he fears
may increase. I thought of makeing a trial of
Sir Hans Sloanes ointment but I have no
experience of it. Mr. Watson therefore begged
me to write you concerning it for your
best advice: She now enjoys perfect health.
I am still thinking seriously of what I formerly
write you about my wishes to be one of your
College. 1 My Friend Doctor Rutherford advised
me some time ago to Endeavour to have it done
and informed me I had a claim. Your friendship
in this affair wou'd be a very great favour
to
[Page 2]
To
Doctor William Cullen
Professor of Physick
in the University
of Edinburgh
1773
Notes:
1: Letter untraced. Almost certainly refers to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh of which Cullen was the current President (served 1773-1775).
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