The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:820]: Case of Mr John Likly whose own fears that he has 'a venereal taint' or 'virus' eventually appear to have been well founded and who is increasingly concerned that he has 'weak nerves'.
Documents in this case
9 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3925] |
Reply 'For Mr [John] Likly' concerning his need to take a mercurial course for a lingering syphilitic taint. Addressee unknown. | 25 September 1776 | |||
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[DOC ID:3977] |
Reply, 'Mr John Likly to the Care of Mr John Duguid Merchant Glasgow', concerning a genital soreness similar to a venereal disease. | 1 January 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4662] |
Reply headed 'For Mr Likely'. | 21 July 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2330] |
Letter from John Likly, concerning his own case. Likly mentions that he 'had the honor of a consultation with you July last'. | 1 October 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4726] |
Reply concerning the case of Mr Likely. | 7 October 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2506] |
Letter from John Likly, concerning his own case. | 6 September 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4909] |
Reply concerning the case of Mr Likely. | 7 September 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:2520] |
Letter from John Likly, concerning his own case, which is probably venereal. | 25 September 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4923] |
Reply concerning 'Mr Likely'. | 27 September 1784 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 5100] | Dr Orpen (Orpin) |
| [PERS ID: 2528] | Mr James Buchan (Orpin) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2473] | Mr John Duguid (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2472] | Mr John Likly (Likely) |
| [PERS ID: 5057] | Mrs Likly (Likely) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
