The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:199]: Case of Sir William Murray [of Ochtertyre], prescribed the use of bathing machine, Hartfell spa water and stomachic powders.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3773] |
Reply 'For Sir Wm Murray Baronet' (William Murray of Ochtertyre). Cullen recommends stomachic powders, for which he gives a recipe, Hartfell Spa water, and cold bathing, with the use of the bathing machine, which he believes will be more effective if Sir William shaves his hair. Date late February - early March inferred from place in casebook. | February? 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1372] | Sir William Murray (Sir William Murray of Ochtertyre, 5th Bt.) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
1 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
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| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
1 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 |
