The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:888]: Case of Miss Agnew (of Lochnaw), who is advised on regimen over several years; by 1780 she is weak and has a cough (Cullen's mention of the fate of her siblings implies he suspects consumption).
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4093] |
Reply 'For Miss Agnew'. Diet and lifestyle advice for Miss Agnew (of Lochnaw), who has already lost siblings to consumption. | 27 June 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:992] |
Reply, 'For Miss Agnew', addressed to Dr George Hamilton. | 22 July 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1894] |
Letter from George Hamilton concerning the case of Miss Agnew at Lochnaw Castle, whose condition seems to have improved after recovering from the fatigue of her journey. He describes her diet. She goes riding every day with her father and brother, but he does not think her maid is very attentive. | 6 August 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1001] |
Reply, 'Miss Agnew', briefly instructing that the issue 'may be removed to an easier or more convenient place'. | 10 August 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1897] |
Letter from Stair Agnew, concerning the case of his daughter. Refers to the correspondence between Cullen and Dr Hamilton. It has been agreed, following discussion with her and with the minister, Mr Rose, that she should spent the winter with her aunt, Mrs Gillean of Wallhouse, as she is too young to spend it with her father, as he has no matron to attend her. | 18 August 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
10 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3039] | Miss |
| [PERS ID: 688] | Sir Stair Agnew (of Lochnaw, 6th Baronet (from 1771)) |
| [PERS ID: 791] | Miss Isabella? Agnew (of Lochnaw) |
| [PERS ID: 3040] | Mr Andrew Agnew |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3044] | Mr Fraser |
| [PERS ID: 3020] | Mrs Katherine Gillon (Gillean; of Wallhouse ) |
| [PERS ID: 258] | Dr George Hamilton |
| [PERS ID: 3042] | Mrs Hamilton |
| [PERS ID: 3021] | Reverend John Rose (of Leswalt) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
7 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 | Lochnaw Castle | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Wallhouse | Torphichen | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Ayr (Air) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Corstorphine | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
9 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 | Lochnaw Castle | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Lochnaw Castle | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Specific | Therapeutic Recommendation | Wallhouse | Torphichen | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Ayr (Air) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Corstorphine | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
