The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1450]: Case of James Burnet [Burnett] of Countesswells, who has a pectoral complaint (or pthisis).
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:533] |
Reply, 'Mr Burnet of Counterswells'. Cullen says he 'would at first view have considered the Case as Phthistical', but is doubtful given its long persistence without worsening. He gives recommendations for diet, exercise and the avoidance of cold, and suggests 'an easy but long journey in Summer'. The first page is a copy made in a scribal hand, with the rest by Cullen. | 27 April 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:2207] |
Letter from Alexander Banneman, concerning the case of Mr Burnett of Countesswells, whose phthysical symptoms are worsening. An enclosed note by Bannerman, added later, states that 'in all Probability it will be a very difficult & embarassing affair to procure a neutral ship at this Port for some time', should Cullen advise a sea voyage. | 11 May 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:545] |
Reply for Mr Burnet, in response to an account of his condition that 'gave me a great deal of concern'. After a conversation with Dr Grant on the matter, Cullen is of the view that a sea voyage is the best remedy, but warns that it may be difficult to find 'a neutral ship' departing soon from Aberdeen, or from any of the ports on the east coast; much of the letter is taken up with suggestions for gaining a suitable ship. | 13 May 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:2208] |
Letter from James Burnett, concerning his own case. He reports that he has 'rigidly adhered, to what you order', and has since 'got an ass, and take 1/2 pint milk morning, noon & night'. He asks Cullen for his opinion on 'what toun or County in England you think most proper to pass the winter in', and asks for Cullen to return Dr Grant's letter to his wife, 'which she gave you & you have forget to return'. | 15 May 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:549] |
Reply, 'Burnet of Counterswells', mentioning also a Dr Bannerman of Aberdeen to whom Cullen had written about Burnet's case previously. Cullen repeats that he 'would prefer a sea voyage to every other remedy for you', and says that he has inquired after a neutral ship himself. | 22 May 1782 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3456] | Dr Alexander Bannerman |
| [PERS ID: 3454] | Mr James Burnet (Burnett, of Countesswells) |
| [PERS ID: 3455] | Mrs Burnet |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1473] | Dr Grant |
Unique Places linked to this Case
13 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Region | South of France | France | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Bristol | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Isle of Wight | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Leith | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | France | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Britain | Europe | certain | |||
| Specific | Countesswells House / Counterswells | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | East Coast | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
17 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 | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Countesswells House / Counterswells | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Countesswells House / Counterswells | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | South of France | France | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Bristol | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Isle of Wight | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Leith | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | France | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Britain | Europe | certain | |||
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Countesswells House / Counterswells | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | East Coast | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
