The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:923]: Case of the son of Walter Riddell, who has a biliary disorder, possibly a stone.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:4189]  |
Reply, 'Walter Riddel Esqr. Dumfries'. Letter gives advice concerning one of Mr Riddell's sons, who is suffering from jaundice. Cullen suggests sieving Mr Riddell Jr's stools to search for traces of biliary stones, although he thinks the ailment is more a spasmodic one. he recommends 'a teaspoonfull of good æther' and keeping his bowels open. He also refers to a case of Mr Riddell's (unnamed) nephew: 'wish I could give as good hopes of your nephew but think that pains should still be taken for his relief', and to Dr Gilchrist and Mr Yorstoun, and a Mr Ferguson. | 11 November 1777? | |||
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[DOC ID:5505] |
Letter to an addressee Cullen calls 'Richard', concerning the cases of Miss Saunderson and Lord Tweedale. Quite poor copy. | 4? August 1787 | |||
People involved in this case
10 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 2150] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2149] | Mr Ferguson |
| [PERS ID: 115] | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
| [PERS ID: 2355] | Lord George Hay ('Marquiss of Tweddale' (Tweedale/Tweeddale)) |
| [PERS ID: 1459] | Mr Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID: 1683] | Mr Robert or Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID: 4511] | Miss Saunderson |
| [PERS ID: 2661] | Mr Richard Somner (Sommers) |
| [PERS ID: 929] | Dr Thomas Yorstoun (Yerstoun, Yorstown, Yorkston) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Newhall House | Gifford | Edinburgh and East | 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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Newhall House | Gifford | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
