The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:936] From: Mr Malcolm MacNeill (of Carskey) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Malcolm MacNeill (of Carskey) (Patient) / 10 November 1774 / (Incoming)
Letter from Malcolm MacNeill of Carskey, giving a report of the progress of his own case over the past two years. Delivered by Archibald McDonald, advocate. The enclosure mentioned is almost certainly Cullen's letter to McNeill of 14th April, 1774 (Letter ID:900), which is the sent original of ID:3757 in the case-book.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 936 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/196 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 10 November 1774 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Malcolm MacNeill of Carskey, giving a report of the progress of his own case over the past two years. Delivered by Archibald McDonald, advocate. The enclosure mentioned is almost certainly Cullen's letter to McNeill of 14th April, 1774 (Letter ID:900), which is the sent original of ID:3757 in the case-book. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:138] |
Case of Malcolm Macneil [MacNeill] Esqr. at Carskey whose two-year disorder, first diagnosed in April 1774, is considered 'rheumatick'. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:451] | Author | Mr Malcolm MacNeill (of Carskey) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:451] | Patient | Mr Malcolm MacNeill (of Carskey) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:539] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Archibald MacDonald |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Carskiey House | Carskiey | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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In April last I apply'd to you
on Account of a disorder with which I had been long
afflicted above two years, and I then got an ad¬
vice in write from you, which I now return
you, as I imagine it will refresh your memory
with regard to the state of my Case more
effectually than any description I can give
when absent from you ------ I used all
the pills you ordered for me. I found that two
of them operated downwards rather severely
& one had no effect. I therefore took one & a
half, which however affected my guts a little.
I follow'd all your other directions most
Faithfully, but cannot say there is any
sensible alteration in my disorder, and tho
I never had excruciating pains, I am now
very much emaciated. My stomach
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is good enough and I have no symptoms
of any other disorder ------ I would now
beg to know whether you would prescribe
any other medecines for me --- I have seen
some of late who were cured of Rheumatick
disorders by Useing Dr James's Fever pouders
If you do not think there is anything in
↑my↑Case which would make the use of them pe¬
culiarly dangerous, I would willingly try
them, but in this as in every other parti¬
cular your oppinion shall be the sole rule
Sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant
1774
.P.S.
This will be deliver'd by Archd McDonald Esqr Advocate
who will forward your answer to me -- Adieu M. M.
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Malc. Macneil
November 10th 1774
Vol. II. p. 37
Diplomatic Text
In April last I apply'd to you
on Acct. of a disorder with which I had been long
afflicted above two years, and I then got an ad¬
vice in write from you, which I now return
you, as I imagine it will refresh your memory
with regard to the state of my Case more
effectually than any description I can give
when absent from you ------ I used all
the pills you ordered for me. I found that two
of them operated downwards rather severely
& one had no effect. I therefore took one & a
half, which however affected my guts a little.
I follow'd all your other directions most
Faithfully, but cannot say there is any
sensible alteration in my disorder, and tho
I never had excruciating pains, I am now
very much emaciated. My stomach
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is good enough and I have no symptoms
of any other disorder ------ I would now
beg to know whether you would prescribe
any other medecines for me --- I have seen
some of late who were cured of Rheumatick
disorders by Useing Dr James's Fever pouders
If you do not think there is anything in
↑my↑Case which would make the use of them pe¬
culiarly dangerous, I would willingly try
them, but in this as in every other parti¬
cular your oppinion shall be the sole rule
Sir
Your Most Obdt. Hule. Servt.
1774
.P.S.
This will be deliver'd by Archd McDonald Esqr Advocate
who will forward your answer to me -- Adieu M. M.
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Doctor Cullen
Edinr
Malc. Macneil
Novr. 10th 1774
Vol. II. p. 37
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