The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1154]: Case of Mr Thomas Graham (at Camelon) who has bowel, stomach and other complaints.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5056] |
Reply 'For Mr Graham', who suffers from purging, which Cullen ascribes to weakness and laxity in the bowels. Dietary advice and prescriptions are included. He has previously been treated by a Dr Farquharson. Possibly to John Taylor in Falkirk, who is later involved in the case. | 17 May 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5082] |
Reply, 'Mr [Thomas] Graham'. Possibly misdated, as it seems to be a response to his letter dated 26 June. (ID 2648). Cullen advises him to continue taking his medication and encloses another prescription. | 24 June 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2648] |
Letter from Thomas Graham, currently in lodgings in Camelon, concerning his own case: he suffers from vomiting and purging, which has left him reduced and weakened. Addressed to Cullen at Gray's Close: (South) Gray's Close being an alternative name for Mint Close. Extremely erratic spelling. The letter is delivered by hand, by his friend John Heugh. Possibly misdated, as Cullen's reply (ID 5082) is dated 24 June. | 26 June 1785 | |||
[DOC ID:2708]  |
Letter from Mr Taylor concerning the case of Mr Graham of Camelon, 'whom you called upon when you saw Mrs Ferrier'. His friends in England wish him to try the Bath waters. The annotation states "not copied". | 22 September 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5772] | Dr Farquharson |
| [PERS ID: 5769] | Mrs Ferrier (Farrier) |
| [PERS ID: 5770] | Mr Thomas Graham (Grahame) |
| [PERS ID: 5771] | Mr John Heugh |
| [PERS ID: 4988] | Mr John? Taylor |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Camelon | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
12 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Writing | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Camelon | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Camelon | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Camelon | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
