The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:648]: Case of Mr Drysdale declining from a feverish chest complaint and 'a putrid ulcer in his chest'.
Documents in this case
7 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2284] |
Letter from James Hamilton concerning the case of Mr Drysdale, who was accompanied to his visit to Cullen by his brother John, who is a doctor or surgeon. He coughs up purulent matter and blood, and his breath smells offensive. Hamilton intends to treat him with Cicuta and Mercury. | 15 July 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4664] |
Reply, for 'Mr Drysdale'. Addressed to Dr Hamilton, concerning Mr Drysdale, in whose case 'Phthisis is to be apprehended'. He recommends a voyage or journey: 'what I think is a grea[t] temptation to his immediately trying it is the opportunity he has of his Brothers company during the course of it greatly preferable to that of his spouse' (his brother John Drysdale being a surgeon). Cullen gives dietary advice and pectoral and laxative recipes. | 21 July 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4697] |
Reply to James Hamilton concerning the case of Mr Drysdale, whom Cullen has recently see.. He recommends a voyage to London on one of the fishing smacks that travel between Dunbar and London, and gives dietary advice for such a journey. Cullen also mentions receiving a letter from Mrs Drysdale about the case [not traced]. | 20 August 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2307] |
Letter from James Hamilton, concerning the ongoing case of Mr Drysdale, whom he describes as 'fat' and 'corpulent'. Drysdale has agreed to sail to London, but Hamilton recommends Madeira. He closes with a religious message to Cullen, 'that God may long spare you' and 'at last, fit you for, & take you unto that place of Bliss, which He has prepared for all that Love & obey Him'. | 26 August 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4715] |
Reply, 'Mr Drysdale'. Cullen apologises for his delay in replying. He does not recommend the use of mercury, but supports the use of cicuta and bark. He recommends a voyage to Madeira. Cullen's response to Hamilton's prayers for him is expressed diplomatically: 'I assure you my wishes for your welfare are very correct but not trusting to the efficacy for my application I do not pray as you do'. | 22 September 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2358] |
Letter from James Hamilton, concerning the case of Mr Drysdale. He mentions that the patient had previously been to London to consult Sir John Elliot, and refers to Reid's treatise on Phthisis. The letter is hand-delivered by Mr Upton, a young man from Leeds who is coming to study in Edinburgh. | 1 November 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4743] |
Reply to James Hamilton concerning Mr Drysdale. Cullen is sorry to receive the latest word about his condition. 'I have no faith in the Mercurial Course and I think it is only leasing time. Tell him from me that I think he has no chance for life but in setting out immediately by Sea for a Southern Climate'. | 11 November 1783 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
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| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3001] | Mr Alexander? Drysdale |
| [PERS ID: 3003] | Mr John Drysdale (of Ruchlaw House, East Lothian) |
| [PERS ID: 3014] | Mrs Drysdale |
| [PERS ID: 2272] | Sir John Eliot (Elliot; Baronet) |
| [PERS ID: 812] | Dr James Hamilton |
| [PERS ID: 82] | Mr William Ingham |
| [PERS ID: 3008] | Dr Thomas Reid |
| [PERS ID: 2655] | Mr Upton (of Leeds) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
8 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 |
| Place | Haddington | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Continent | Europe | certain | ||||
| Region | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
11 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 | Haddington | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Continent | Therapeutic Recommendation | Europe | certain | ||||
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
