The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:549]: Case of Mrs Knott who suffers from pains and dizziness and then becomes pregnant.
Documents in this case
9 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4497] |
Reply 'For Mrs Knot' | August? 1779? | |||
[DOC ID:4501]  |
Reply, 'Mr Knot C[oncerning] Mrs Knot' | 1 September 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:1730] |
Letter from George Knott, concerning the case of Mrs Knott and her sister, Miss Ford. | 18 September 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:4510] |
Reply, 'Mr Knott C[oncerning] Mrs Knott'. Also mentions Mrs Knott's sister, Miss Ford. | 24 September 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:1743] |
Letter from George Knott, concerning the case of Mrs Knott. Mrs Knott suspects she is pregnant and hopes it will 'carry away all her complaints'. She is confined to the house, looking after their daughter, who is 'verry Poorley'. | 16 October 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:4523] |
Reply, in the form of a very brief note on her pregnancy, 'For Mrs Knott', almost certainly addressed to her husband. | 20 October 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:1820] |
Letter from George Knott at Conistone, concerning the case of his wife, who is pregnant. Mentions a Miss Ford in passing who, from earlier letters, can be identified as his sister-in-law. He plans to visit Edinburgh 'this summer'. He also asks Cullen his advice on another matter; he keeps a pack of dogs and is worried his family may be at risk from eating a hare caught by dogs which later 'appeared to be going mad'. He has also written from Lorn in Argyle, so not clear where he resides. | 26 February 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:4581] |
Reply, 'Mr Knott C. Mrs Knott' | 1 March? 1780? | |||
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[DOC ID:1879] |
Letter from George Knott, addressed from The George, Buxton, concerning the case of Mrs Knott asking whether she should drink or bathe in Buxton water. A note added on the reverse in Cullen's office states that the answer was not copied but simply records 'drinking and bathing allowed'. | 3 July 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 698] | Miss Ford |
| [PERS ID: 676] | Mr George Knott |
| [PERS ID: 677] | Mrs Knott (Knot) |
| [PERS ID: 2580] | Miss Knott |
Unique Places linked to this Case
10 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Coniston (Conistone) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | The George, Buxton | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
| Specific | Lorn | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Scotland | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Stirling | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Manchester | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Kendal | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
15 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 | Coniston (Conistone) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Place of Writing | The George, Buxton | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Lorn | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Coniston (Conistone) | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Lorn | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Scotland | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Stirling | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Manchester | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Kendal | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
