The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1858]: Case of William Murray who has a tumour on his side.
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5181] |
Reply, 'Mr Wm. Murray'. Probably to James Reid, as the patient seems to be related to the Murrays of Darnhall/Elibank (see Doc ID 5182). | 16 December 1785 | |||
[DOC ID:5182]  |
Reply concerning Lady Elibank's sister (either Anne or Elizabeth Montolieu), who is suffering from a retention, rather than a suppression of the menses, and 'coffee ground' vomiting and purging. Cullen tells the addressee that 'I had the favour of yours by Lady Elibank'. He also mentions that William Murray is expected 'in town'. | 19 December 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5183] |
Reply, 'Mr Wm. Murray'. Cullen has seen the patient 'again today, and have again examined the tumour on his side'. He now recommends the use of cicuta. As the patient will be frequently in Edinburgh, Cullen now expects to see him more often in person. | 21 December 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2779] |
Letter from James Reid, concerning the case of Mr Murray. | 17 March 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5226] |
Reply to James Reid concerning Mr Murray. End of letter is missing. | 20? March? 1786? | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1288] | Miss Anne or Elizabeth Montolieu |
| [PERS ID: 1287] | Lady Mary Clara Murray (Lady Elibank) |
| [PERS ID: 5572] | Mr William Murray |
| [PERS ID: 2803] | Mr James Reid |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
