The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2494]: Case of an unnamed patient of about 30, mentioned in relation to a cure for Anasarca and Ascetes.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:2719]  |
Letter from John Heysham, reporting the death of Captain Holmes. He writes that he has sent for Dr Withering's treatise, and mentions the effect of a decoction of digitalis on one patient. He also describes the case of Miss Johanna Gale, niece of Mr Senhouse of Nether Hall. Withering's treatise is "An account of the foxglove and some of its medical uses; with practical remarks on the dropsy, and some other diseases" publ. Swinney, Birmingham, 1785. | 11 October 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3334] | |
| [PERS ID: 3337] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3335] | Miss Johanna Gale |
| [PERS ID: 477] | Dr John Heysham |
| [PERS ID: 3327] | Captain Holmes |
| [PERS ID: 3336] | Mr Senhouse (of Nether Hall) |
| [PERS ID: 3333] | Mr Watson |
| [PERS ID: 3331] | Dr William Withering |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Netherhall Estate | Maryport | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
4 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Place of Writing | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Netherhall Estate | Maryport | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
