The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:581]: Case of W. Burnett suffering from incontinency of urine while sleeping.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1376] |
Reply, in form of a rough, corrected draft, listing 'Directions for Mr Burnet at Berwick'. He suffers from sciatica and throbbing in his head, which he has had for over 30 years. He is a patient of James Wood. Cullen gives dietary and exercise advice, with recipes. Cullen says he disagrees with Dr George Cheyne's views on very light suppers. | February? 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1370] |
Letter from W. Riddell concerning the case of W. Burnett. | 23 February 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4003] |
Reply, 'Dr Riddel C[oncerning] Mr Burnet'. Brief note recommending Uva Ursi. 'The relief of such an ailment at his time of life & will require at least some time & pains'. | 25 February 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1699] | Mr W Burnet (Burnett) |
| [PERS ID: 1815] | Dr George Cheyne |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 561] | Dr Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID: 408] | Mr James Wood (of Berwick) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
