The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1371]: Case of Mr Campbell at Greenock who has a persistent venereal infection.
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:125]  |
Reply to Colquhoun largely concerning D. Campbell's mercury treatment for syphilis and advising switching to Mezereon. Cullen also mentions MrScot 'the carpenter' and Mr Fullerton. | 18? April 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:2003] |
Letter from David Colquhoun, concerning the case of Mr Campbell and also reporting on the progress of 'our friend', the surgeon Gavin Fullerton who is also ill. Cramped handwriting makes some passages difficult to read. | 26 April 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:2031] |
Letter from David Colquhoun, concerning the case of Mr Campbell and a brief note on Mr Scot. Notwithstanding Mr Campbell's use of the remedies prescribed, the cracks in his skin on the genitals discharge a 'thin Ichor', accompanied by a 'pricking heat'. Colquhoun has nothing to say of Mr Scot's hearing, as he only began Cullen's prescription last Sunday. | 24 July 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:2049] |
Letter from David Colquhoun, concerning the case of Mr Campbell, with a brief note on the case of Mr Scot. Mr Campbell's cracked and weeping skin upon the genital region continues, despite applying prescribed remedies. Mr Scot has continued Cullen's prescription for his hearing, but Colquhoun is as yet unaware of any alteration in the condition. | 23 August 1781 | |||
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[DOC ID:188] |
Reply, 'Mr D Colquhon C[oncerning] Mr Campbell'; Cullen disagrees with the physician that the complaint is venereal. | 25 August 1781 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 87] | Mr Campbell |
| [PERS ID: 3214] | Mrs Campbell |
| [PERS ID: 86] | Dr David Colquhoun |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 623] | Mr Gavin Fullarton |
| [PERS ID: 3213] | Mr Scot |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 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 | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
8 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 | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
