The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1802]: Case of Mr James Abernethie who is consumptive.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4981] |
Directions for [James] Abernethie Esqr., a young man with consumption, for his journey from Edinburgh to Southampton. He evidently carried this letter with him for Dr John Stewart (see Doc [ID:2571] ); the advice for the journey may be aimed at his older sister, who seems to have been looking after him. Cullen writes: 'If I had been advised more early, I should have proposed his going to Madeira or some place in the South of Europe but it is too late now to go so far off and I hope it will be enough for him to go to the South of England'. He advises how he should break his journey, the kind of carriage, and diet he should follow. | 11 February 1785 | |||
[DOC ID:4983]  |
Reply, 'Dr John Stewart C[oncerning] a Lady'. Her case is 'very desperate': the physician who told her that her husband had not infected her with the pox was wrong. Cullen is convinced 'she now labours under a Venereal Phthisis'. He advises the use of mercury, even though it may 'hurry on' the Phthisis Pulmonalis fatally. He also tells Dr Stewart that 'this day a Gentleman by my advice given some time ago sets out for Southampton to be under your care', carrying a letter and directions – a reference to James Abernethie of Mayen. | 15 February 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2571] |
Letter from John Stewart, thanking Cullen for his response on his unnamed female patient. He informs him of Mr Abernethie's safe arrival, bearing Cullen's letter about him [ID 4981]. Miss Abernethie has been advised by friends in London to go with her brother to Madeira. The place of posting on the cover seems to be handwritten on as London, indicating that W Molleson provided a frank (free postage). | 6 March 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5002] |
Reply to John Stewart concerning the case of Mr. Abernethie, suggesting a possible voyage to Lisbon from Falmouth for him and his sister, since it is too late in the year to go to Madeira. | 12 March 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
8 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4257] | Mrs |
| [PERS ID: 4259] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 5628] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 4254] | Mr James Abernethie (Abernethy; of Mayen) |
| [PERS ID: 4255] | Miss Jean Abernethie (Abernethy; of Mayen; Jane; later Mrs Duff) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4260] | Mr W Molleson |
| [PERS ID: 4256] | Dr John Stewart |
Unique Places linked to this Case
12 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 | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Lisbon | Portugal | Portugal | Europe | certain | |
| Country | South Europe | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | South of England | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Region | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Durham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Britain | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Falmouth | South-West | England | 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 | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Lisbon | Portugal | Portugal | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Therapeutic Recommendation | South Europe | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | South of England | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Durham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Britain | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Falmouth | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain |
