The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1435]: Case of "Mrs Y. Z." who is prescribed a mercurial injection and other mercurial medicines (use of mercury and a pseudonym implies case may be venereal).
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:214] |
Reply with directions on taking medicines for 'Mrs Y. Z.', probably to her (unnamed) physician. Since Cullen has resorted to anonymity, and mercury is being employed the case is probably venereal and he may have deliberately destroyed any incoming letter seeking advice. | 30 October 1781 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4188] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4187] | Mrs Y. Z. |
Unique Places linked to this Case
1 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 |
Places and role of place
1 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 |
