The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:650]: Case of the anonymised "S .J.", who is being treated for a swollen testicle.
Documents in this case
8 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4964]  |
Reply 'For S. J.' | 4 January 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4966] |
Reply giving directions for 'S. J.', to treat his swollen testicle. | 10 January 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4967] |
Reply, for 'S. J.', whose swollen testicle Cullen attributes to 'the stoppage of the running'. Cullen advises on continuing treatment, including oil injections, and leeches when needed. There is also mention of S.J.'s female friend or relative, who 'needs no mercury'. | 14 January 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4972] |
Reply, 'S. J.' | 28 January 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4973] |
Reply, 'S. J.' | 29 January 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4979] |
Reply for 'S.J.', addressed to his unnamed friend (possibly a medical practitioner), from whom Cullen has received two letters together. Cullen advises on treating S.J.'s swollen testicle, and on his female friend, who is undergoing treatment by injection. | 9 February 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:4995] |
Reply, 'S. J.' | 3 March 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5000] |
Reply, for 'S.J.', addressed to his friend. Cullen encloses 'a Powder put up in a manner the least likely to appear as a medicine', and advises on its application and the use of a truss. He also gives advice for their female friend. | 9 March 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3102] | |
| [PERS ID: 5837] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 5838] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 5346] | Dr Abraham Kaau Boerhaave (Kaaw and Kauuw) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3101] | Mr S J |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 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 | Alloa | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 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 | Destination of Letter | Alloa | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Alloa | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
