The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:129]: Case of Joseph Sanderson who suffers from a 'lingering' stomach disorder and 'fits' of fever. He then reports an outbreak of 'itch' on his hands.
Documents in this case
7 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:911] |
Letter from Joseph Sanderson in Gatesgill concerning his own case, of a 'Lingering Disorder I've been afflicted with near two years'. | 20 August 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:933] |
Letter from Joseph Sanderson in Gatesgill, Cumberland, relating a recent trip to Buxton for his health. | 8 November 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:3713] |
Reply for 'Mr Sanderson' [Joseph Sanderson, Gatesgill] with advice and recipe for Stomachic Powders. | 16 November 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:1109] |
Letter from Joseph Sanderson in Gatesgill, regarding his own case, confirming that Cullen's earlier prescription has been strengthening his stomach but reporting that he now has an 'itch' on his hands which he believes he caught 'by laying with a person' (though this does not imply any sexual contact, since bed-sharing was a common practice, especially when staying at inns). He sends payment of a guinea. | 15 January 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:3767] |
Reply, 'Mr Sanderson, Gatesgill'. Cullen is happy with the patient's progress regarding his stomach, but offers advice and an ointment recipe for a rash he now has on his hands, which may be from an infection. | 17 January 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:1141] |
Letter from Joseph Sanderson concerning his own case. | 23 May 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:3778] |
Reply, 'Jos. Sanderson Esqr.'. | 1 June 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 427] | Mr Joseph Sanderson |
Unique Places linked to this Case
7 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Gatesgill (Gaitsgill) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Scarborough | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
9 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 | Gatesgill (Gaitsgill) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Gatesgill (Gaitsgill) | North-West | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Scarborough | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
