The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:501]: Case of Mr Callow, who is 'subject to inflammation of the throat on catching the least cold'.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[DOC ID:1190] |
Letter introducing the bearer, a Mr Callow, and describing his case. He is 'subject to inflammation of the throat on catching the least cold'. | December 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:370] |
Reply 'For Mr Callow', who is suffering from a cough. Cullen does not believe him to be affected with consumption, but warns that his time of life and constitution allow no security against the disease, and recommends preventative measures. | 11 December 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1616] | |
| [PERS ID: 1612] | Mr Callow |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 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 | |
| Region | Isle of Man | England | Europe | certain | ||
| Country | Britain | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
4 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 | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | Isle of Man | England | Europe | certain | ||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Britain | Europe | certain |
