The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2099]: Case of Robert Dickson [Dixson] a boy afflicted with ulcers on his side who has started to a have 'epileptic' fits.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3214] |
Letter from Alexander Kellock, concerning a son of the bearer, Mrs Dixson of Stoneridge. The family had travelled to Berwick in June 'for the benefit of Sea bathing some of them being affected with Scrofula to a great degree and all of them having apparent marks of that disease'. | 7 September 1787 | |||
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[DOC ID:5524] |
Reply [to Alexander Kellock] headed 'For Mrs Dicksons Son Mr Robert'. | 12 September 1787 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3992] | Mr Robert Dickson (Dixson, Dixon) |
| [PERS ID: 3993] | Mrs Dickson (of Stoneridge) |
| [PERS ID: 2995] | Dr Alexander Kellock |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | 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 | |
| Specific | Stainrigg House / Stoneridge | Coldstream | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Stainrigg House / Stoneridge | Coldstream | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
