The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:21]: Case of Miss Tweedie with a 'Rheumatic Complaint' after getting cold in church.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1140]  |
Letter from W Grieve concerning the case of Miss Tweedie, a teenage girl suffering from 'Acute Rheumatism' after catching measles. Grieve also reports on the progress of a young girl whose case had been reported to Cullen by Mr Braidwood. | 22 May 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:305] |
Reply 'To Dr William Grieve of Peebles', concerning a Miss Tweedie. Cullen says the case seems ambiguous, although 'it threatens to become Phthisical'. He asks further questions regarding the nature of the pain and whether or not there is any suggestion of a 'hereditary trait', and suggests blistering, a seton, horseback riding, dietary restrictions, and Tussilago [Coltsfoot] leaves. Letter also mentions 'the case of Mr Braidwood's friend'. | 24 May 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:1144] |
Letter from W. Grieve concerning the case of Miss Betty Tweedie, and recounting a letter he has received from her father detailing some of her other symptoms. | 25 May 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1411] | |
| [PERS ID: 1062] | Mr Thomas Braidwood |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1405] | Dr William Grieve (Grieves) |
| [PERS ID: 1406] | Miss Betty Tweedie |
| [PERS ID: 1414] | Mr Tweedie |
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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Peebles | 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 | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
