The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:569]: Case of John Morison, who is blind due to smallpox.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:1420]  |
Letter from Robert Whyt(e) of Falkirk, concerning the case of John Morison, a poor widow's son, who lost his sight due to smallpox. He asks if Cullen may be able to help restore some sight, and refers to a similar case treated by an unnamed Edinburgh oculist. The letter was delivered by the child's mother. | 16 June 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 2065] | |
| [PERS ID: 2066] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2063] | Mr John Morison |
| [PERS ID: 2064] | Mrs Morison |
| [PERS ID: 2067] | Robert Whyt (Whyte of Falkirk) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Place of Writing | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
