The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:532]: Case of Miss Hannah Pearson, a young woman with a menstrual irregularity, who conditon is diagnosed as nervous and hysteric.
Documents in this case
6 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4608] |
Reply 'For Miss Hannah Pearson' | 6 April 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4640] |
Reply, for 'Miss H. Pearson'. Cullen's reply concerns the continuing case of Miss Hannah Pearson, who has had a menstrual irregularity. Cullen is pleased to hear that the 'powders have done her service' and she has gradually taken up riding. He includes a 'laxative' recipe. | 28 May 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2380] |
Letter from Jane Pearson, concerning the case of her daughter. | 8 December 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4757] |
Reply, for 'Mrs Pearson C[oncerning] her daughter'. Miss Pearson's health is improving after 'an obstruction'. | 12 December 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2419] |
Letter from Jane Pearson, concerning the case of her daughter, Hannah Pearson. Hannah's symptoms are intermittent vomiting, loss of appetite, a cough, and menstrual irregularity. | 22 March 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4809] |
Reply, 'For Miss Hannah Pearson'. Cullen encloses a recipe for Aperient Pectoral Pills. | 3 April 1784 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3087] | Dr Aurey |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2638] | Miss Hannah Pearson |
| [PERS ID: 2639] | Mrs Jane Pearson |
| [PERS ID: 2642] | Mr Pearson |
| [PERS ID: 2641] | Mr Stamper |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Greysouthen (Graysouthen) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Moffat | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Dublin | Mid Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Cockermouth | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 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 | Greysouthen (Graysouthen) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Greysouthen (Graysouthen) | North-West | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Moffat | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Dublin | Mid Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Cockermouth | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
