The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1271]: Case of Michael Stewart of Ardgowan who has scurvy.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[DOC ID:953] |
Reply 'For Mr Michael Stewart', to an unnamed addressee. | 17 April 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1864] |
Short letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case of scurvy, and adding that '[m]y Grandfather presents his Compts. to you'. A note on the reverse states 'wish for a more particular account'. | 6 June 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1872] |
Letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case. Despite Cullen's medicines, the skin eruptions are recurring on his arm, and he also has itchy spots on his legs. He asks if Cullen would recommend sea-bathing. Sir Michael (his grandfather) again sends compliments. | 27 June 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:985] |
Reply 'For Mr Michael Stewart', confirming that the patient has 'done right in taking the Solution but I would not insist on it any longer. | 4 July 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 650] | Mr Michael Stewart (Shaw-Stewart, of Ardgowan; later 5th Baronet) |
| [PERS ID: 3572] | Sir Michael Stewart (3rd Baronet of Greenock & Blackhall) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Ardgowan | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 | inferred |
| Place | Place of Writing | Ardgowan | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Ardgowan | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
