The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1928]: Case of Prince Abbondio Rezzonico who has no specific disease but who is advised on strengthening his 'relaxed habit' (i.e. a weak constitution which predisposes him to gout).
Documents in this case
6 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5321] |
Reply, 'For Prince Rezzonico', probably addressed to his physician, Dr Testa, and possibly given to the Prince when he consulted Cullen in person (as mentioned in Doc [ID:5439]). The prince may have the remains of a 'taint' in his blood from his younger years, but he does not seem to have gout. Cullen advises on cold bathing, recommending the shower bath, and the use of the flesh-brush for his swollen ankles. He also encloses prescriptions. | 15 August 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:2909] |
Letter from Dr Antonio Giuseppe Testa, on the case of Prince Rezzonico. Authorial original and a transcription. | 16 September 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5349] |
Reply, for 'Prince Rezzonico', probably to his physician Dr Testa. Cullen apologises for his delay in replying: ' it came to hand when some singular circumstance and even distress occupied in such a manner, as rendered it very difficulty to write to you as soon as I wished' (Mrs Cullen had died in August). He refers to previous advice given when the prince consulted Cullen in person, and to his 'gouty disposition'. He advises on the construction and use of the shower-bath. | 9 October 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:6156] |
Letter in Latin from Dr Testa, in London, informing Cullen about his new book. | 10 March 1787? | |||
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[DOC ID:6157] |
Letter in Latin from Dr Testa in London. A postscript signed by Prince Abondio Rezzonico mentions being 'obliged to you for the care you take in my health'. This letter is transcribed in pages 3-6 of [DOC ID:6159]. | 7 April 1787 | |||
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[DOC ID:6158] |
Letter in Latin by Dr Testa in London, concerning the case of Prince Abondio Rezzonico. | 25? May 1787 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3864] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 1811] | Dr Audiberti |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1813] | Dr Gregory |
| [PERS ID: 1031] | Prince Abbondio Rezzonico |
| [PERS ID: 3869] | Mr Rezzonico |
| [PERS ID: 3870] | Mr Giovan Battista Rezzonico |
| [PERS ID: 1231] | Dr Samuel Foart Simmons |
| [PERS ID: 1812] | Dr Antonio Giuseppe Testa |
Unique Places linked to this Case
11 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 |
| Specific | Pall Mall | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Italy | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Scotland | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Continent | Europe | certain | ||||
| Place | Paris | France | France | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Rome | Italy | Italy | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Ferrara | Italy | Italy | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
14 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 | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Pall Mall | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Italy | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Scotland | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Continent | Mentioned / Other | Europe | certain | ||||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Paris | France | France | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Rome | Italy | Italy | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Ferrara | Italy | Italy | Europe | certain |
