The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:583]: Case of John Caldwell, 'a lunatic'.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3992] |
Reply [to Quintin Thomson] concerning 'Mr John Caldwell ---- a ☾tic' (i.e. 'lunatic'). Recommendations for the care of John Caldwell (identified as a pupil of Cullen, in later correspondence) once he is taken to the country. Upstairs windows are to be screwed down and weapons kept out of reach. Cullen advises when he may need a 'waistcoat' (straitjacket). | 4 February 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1367] |
Letter from Quintin Thomson at Barskellie near Maybole concerning the case of Cullen's pupil John Caldwell, who is 'very violent & ungovernable' and is physically restrained. | 16 February 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 666] | Mr John Caldwell |
| [PERS ID: 2993] | Mrs Caldwell |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1706] | Quintin Thomson |
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 |
| Specific | Barskellie / Barskelly | Maybole | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Maybole | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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 |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Barskellie / Barskelly | Maybole | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Maybole | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
