The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1787]: Case of Rev. Ralph Ogle who suffers from flatulence and general weakness.
Documents in this case
6 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5047] |
Reply 'For Mr Ogle'. A full dietary and exercise regimen, recommending sea-bathing and horse-riding. Possibly given to the patient in person, as in document 5196 Cullen refers to the first time he had seen the patient. | 7 May 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2672] |
Letter from Ralph Ogle, informing Cullen 'of the effects which I have perceived from following the directions which you were pleased to give me in writing in May last'. He is still practising sea bathing (so asks Cullen to write to him at Alnmouth (aka Alemouth) where he currently is staying), but still suffers from weakness, flatulence and 'violent eructations'. [ | 28 July 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5109] |
Reply, 'Mr Ogle', in response to 'yours of 28th past'. Cullen believes he is improving, and encloses another prescription, this time for an antispasmodic. | 1 August 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2752] |
Letter from Reverend Ralph Ogle, concerning his own case. Although he has followed Cullen's directions from the previous May, 'it is with great concern that I find myself so weak, as to beg you to give what further advice you may think most proper towards a re-establishment of my Health'. He is still suffering from flatulence. He asks Cullen's opinions about the Bath waters. | 11 January 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5196] |
Reply, "Mr Ralph Ogle". Cullen recommends persisting with the regimen and treatment already prescribed, and advises on going to Bath, but no sooner than early-mid March. | 13 January 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5736] |
Brief recipe for Ralph Ogle. | 12 October 1788 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
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| [PERS ID: 5712] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5711] | Reverend Ralph Ogle |
Unique Places linked to this Case
7 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Eglingham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Alnmouth | North-East | 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 | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Northumberland | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
13 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 | Eglingham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Alnmouth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Eglingham | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Alnmouth | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Northumberland | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Alnmouth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
