The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1096] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr John Goodsir / Regarding: Mr David Bethune (of Kilconquhar; of Balfour) (Patient) / 14 March 1781 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Bethune of Balfour', in which Cullen tells John Goodsir he will not despair '[a]ltho our remedies have done so little'. He recommends the continued use of laxatives and the issue.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1096 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/13/151 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 14 March 1781 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Mr Bethune of Balfour', in which Cullen tells John Goodsir he will not despair '[a]ltho our remedies have done so little'. He recommends the continued use of laxatives and the issue. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:260] |
Case of Mr David Bethune of Balfour who consulted Cullen previously over stomach complaints (See Case 34). Now also has an eye problem, head-pains, abdominal pains and increasing weakness. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1301] | Addressee | Mr John Goodsir |
| [PERS ID:11] | Patient | Mr David Bethune (of Kilconquhar; of Balfour) |
| [PERS ID:1301] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Goodsir |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Largo | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Balfour House / Milton of Balgonie | Glenrothes | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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For Mr Bethune of Balfour. vid p. 145. 132.
Altho our remedies have done so little I will not despair. ––
As so much depends on the tone of the stomach I would beg
of him to try the Colomba in substance –– He may begin with ten
grains ↑twice↑ every day, but I believe it will be necessary to come soon
to twenty grains for a Dose –– I am pretty certain it will
do more than the Rhubarb can do. I would not insist upon
continuing the Mustard, but I think it absolutely necessary to
keep his belly open (↑regular↑) one way or other. I am glad the Issue is
come to discharge well for I cannot think it safe to lose
sight of preventing any congestion in the Vessels of the head
I have long thought air and exercise employed more fully
that Mr Bethune has hitherto done ↑was↑ very necessary for him
I must again desire you to speak to him on the Subject as without
them medicines can have little effect.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Bethune of Balfour. vid p. 145. 132.
Altho our remedies have done so little I will not despair. ––
As so much depends on the tone of the stomach I would beg
of him to try the Colomba in substance –– He may begin with ten
grains ↑twice↑ every day, but I believe it will be necessary to come soon
to twenty grains for a Dose –– I am pretty certain it will
do more than the Rhubarb can do. I would not insist upon
continuing the Mustard, but I think it absolutely necessary to
keep his belly open (↑regular↑) one way or other. I am glad the Issue is
come to discharge well for I cannot think it safe to lose
sight of preventing any congestion in the Vessels of the head
I have long thought air and exercise employed more fully
that Mr Bethune has hitherto done ↑was↑ very necessary for him
I must again desire you to speak to him on the Subject as without
them medicines can have little effect.
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