The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1104] From: Dr Walter Jones / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Page (Patient) / 16 January 1775 / (Incoming)
Letter from Cullen's former pupil in Virginia, Dr Walter Jones relating the case of Mr Page, 'a most particular Friend of Dr McLurg & myself', who has asked for Cullen's advice regarding 'a Disorder in his Head'. Must have been sent from Williamsburg, Virginia, where Jones and Dr McLurg both practiced at this date.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1104 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/206 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 16 January 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Cullen's former pupil in Virginia, Dr Walter Jones relating the case of Mr Page, 'a most particular Friend of Dr McLurg & myself', who has asked for Cullen's advice regarding 'a Disorder in his Head'. Must have been sent from Williamsburg, Virginia, where Jones and Dr McLurg both practiced at this date. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:539] |
Case of Mr Page, resident in Virginia, who has a 'disorder in his head'. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:505] | Author | Dr Walter Jones |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:507] | Patient | Mr Page |
| [PERS ID:505] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Walter Jones |
| [PERS ID:508] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr James McClurg |
| [PERS ID:506] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Robert Millar |
| [PERS ID:509] | Other | Dr John Coakley Lettsom (Coakley Lettsome) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Williamsburg | Virginia | USA | North America | inferred | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I have taken the opportunity offered me by Mr. Robert Millar, a
Gentleman who kindly promises to deliver you this, to enquire
concerning the welfare of yourself & Family, who are always
Objects of my most affectionate thoughts.
I should more frequently trouble you with letters, were
I not almost ashamed to write often, without
Affording you some Proof, that your Very friendly
Aid, while I was at Edinburgh, was not
unprofitably bestowed. -- The state of Business here
renders the Difficulties of making good
observations, insurmountable - I am confident
that if I could live here a Century with the full
Enjoyment of my faculties, I could not furnish
as many real facts as would make an 8vo. octavo
equal to Coakly Lettsomes --
A most particular Friend of Dr. Mc. Lurg & myself
has expressed an earnest Desire to have your
Opinion on a disorder in his Head, which I shall
endeavour to describe, & on which you will
please to deliver your opinion to us. --
His age is 33. He is of a delicate form,
a light brown Complexion, succulent Habit;
tho by no means Corpulent or plethoric.
His Neck is long, his head rather oblong & large;
from an early Period of life, he has had a weakness
& redness of his Eyes which is hereditary.
From Childhood he recollects to have
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felt vertiginous Symptoms: tho they were
transitory. -- About 13 years ago, after getting
wet in the neck in a shower of Rain, he awoke
in the morning with a violent of shock of Vertigo
& of this he suffered repeated attacks for some
Mornings. They gradually declined with
Exercise -- Since that Time till the Autumn 1774
he had no violent attacks of Vertigo, but
frequently felt a heavy Confusion in his
Head -- In autumn 1774, after a slight Intermittent
& Catching Cold the Vertigo returned with greater
violence than ever. - It usually awakened him
at 4 o'clock A.M. & attacked him frequently
till eleven, when they generally ceased till
the usual period. - The attacks were attended
with extreme anguish, Terror, & paleness, with
frequent alternations of flushing.
Mr Page is a man of exceeding good
capacity; is remarkably disposed to Philosophical
Studies & reflexions -- He is temperate in Drink
& commits no great excess in eating --
He never pursued any very steady Course
of Regimen or Medicine -
V.S. has been injurious -- A Blister
applied, during the Prevalence of the Disorder
attended with no relief. Brisk purgatives
afforded him most relief. --
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with hopes of soon hearing from you,
Dear Dr, your most affectionate Friend &
humble Servant
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To
Dr. Cullen
Professor of Medicine
in the University of
Edinburgh
By favour of M.r Rob.t Millar
✍
W. Jones. January -- 75.
Diplomatic Text
I have taken the opportunity offered me by Mr. Robt. Millar, a
Gentn.. who kindly promises to deliver you this, to enquire
concerning the welfare of yourself & Family, who are always
Objects of my most affectte. thoughts.
I should more frequently trouble you with letters, were
I not almost ashamed to write often, without
Affording you some Proof, that your Very friendly
Aid, while I was at Edinburgh, was not
unprofitably bestowed. -- The state of Business here
renders the Difficulties of making good
observations, insurmountable - I am confident
that if I could live here a Century with the full
Enjoyment of my faculties, I could not furnish
as many real facts as would make an 8vo.
equal to Coakly Lettsomes --
A most particular Friend of Dr. Mc. Lurg & myself
has expressed an earnest Desire to have your
Opinion on a disorder in his Head, which I shall
endeavour to describe, & on which you will
please to deliver your opinion to us. --
His age is 33. He is of a delicate form,
a light brown Complexion, succulent Habit;
tho by no means Corpulent or plethoric.
His Neck is long, his head rather oblong & large;
from an early Period of life, he has had a weakness
& redness of his Eyes which is hereditary.
From Childhood he recollects to have
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felt vertiginous Symptoms: tho they were
transitory. -- Ab.t 13 years ago, after getting
wet in the neck in a shower of Rain, he awoke
in the morning with a violent of shock of Vertigo
& of this he suffered repeated attacks for some
Mornings. They gradually declined with
Exercise -- Since that Time till the Autumn 1774
he had no violent attacks of Vertigo, but
frequently felt a heavy Confusion in his
Head -- In autumn 1774, after a slight Intermitt.t
& Catching Cold the Vertigo returned with greater
violence than ever. - It usually awakened him
at 4 o'clock A.M. & attacked him frequently
till eleven, when they generally ceased till
the usual period. - The attacks were attended
with extreme anguish, Terror, & paleness, with
frequent alternations of flushing.
Mr Page is a man of exceeding good
capacity; is remarkably disposed to Philosophical
Studies & reflexions -- He is temperate in Drink
& commits no great excess in eating --
He never pursued any very steady Course
of Regimen or Medicine -
V.S. has been injurious -- A Blister
applied, during the Prevalence of the Disorder
attended with no relief. Brisk purgatives
afforded him most relief. --
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with hopes of soon hearing from you,
D.r Dr, yr. mt affectte. Friend &
hbe. Servt.
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To
Dr. Cullen
Professor of Medicine
in the University of
Edinburgh
By fav.r of M.r Rob.t Millar
✍
W. Jones. Jan.y -- 75.
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