The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1119] From: Dr John Duncanson (Duncason) / To: Mr J. More / Regarding: Mr Duncan Campbell (Patient) / 5 February 1775 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Duncanson and Archibald Campbell regarding the case of Campbell's son. May have been originally addressed to J. More, Writer to the Signet, Gossfords' Close [Edinburgh], whose address is also on the letter. Although some of Cullen's medicines have been used, the swelling of his neck has not been reduced since before.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1119 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/220 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 5 February 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 John Duncanson and Archibald Campbell regarding the case of Campbell's son. May have been originally addressed to J. More, Writer to the Signet, Gossfords' Close [Edinburgh], whose address is also on the letter. Although some of Cullen's medicines have been used, the swelling of his neck has not been reduced since before. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:122] |
Case of the young ('little') Duncan Campbell who has swollen glands and a tumour in his neck. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:310] | Author | Dr John Duncanson (Duncason) |
| [PERS ID:3324] | Addressee | Mr J. More |
| [PERS ID:465] | Patient | Mr Duncan Campbell |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:161] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Archibald Campbell |
| [PERS ID:310] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Duncanson (Duncason) |
| [PERS ID:460] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Captain James Campbell |
| [PERS ID:161] | Supplemental Author | Mr Archibald Campbell |
| [PERS ID:1] | Supplemental Addressee | 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 | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Gosford's Close / Gossford's Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
We received your Letter of
Advice for Captain Campbell's son, and have
continued to apply the Solution externally, but
it was impossible to perswade him to use the
opening mixture you order'd; necessity therefore
made us have recourse to Sena, an infusion
of which every third every third day, with
Tamarind water have kept him sufficiently
open. The Swelling of the Glands of his Neck
are much in the same state as we mention'd
in our last: but we omitted to observe that there
was some degree of inflammation in the skin
of the Tumour immediately below the chin, which
still continues, & which from the beginning was,
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and now is soft & free of pain. Since our last
we observe that the Glands under the right
Ear are in the same State as those on the
other side. The young Gentleman continues in
other respects in perfect health & spirits: we
are wearing off the flannel by degrees.
We are Sir
your most obedient
&
most humble Servants
Jo Duncanson
&
Archd Campbell
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Mr J. More Writer to the Signet
Gossfords close 1
To
Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
✍
To Messrs. John Duncanson Phy¬
sician and Mr Archibald Campbell
Surgeon
[S S?] Inverary 2
Messrs Duncanson &
Campbell Concerning
Capt.n Campbells Son
Febry. 5 1775
Vol. 2. p. 70.
Diplomatic Text
We received your Letter of
Advice for Captain Campbell's son, and have
continued to apply the Solution externally, but
it was impossible to perswade him to use the
opening mixture you order'd; necessity therefore
made us have recourse to Sena, an infusion
of which every third every third day, with
Tamarind water have kept him sufficiently
open. The Swelling of the Glands of his Neck
are much in the same state as we mention'd
in our last: but we omitted to observe that there
was some degree of inflammation in the skin
of the Tumour immediately below the chin, which
still continues, & which from the beginning was,
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and now is soft & free of pain. Since our last
we observe that the Glands under the right
Ear are in the same State as those on the
other side. The young Gentleman continues in
other respects in perfect health & spirits: we
are wearing off the flannel by degrees.
We are Sir
your most obedient
&
most h↑m↑ble Servants
Jo Duncanson
&
Archd Campbell
[Page 3]
Mr J. More Writer to ye. S.
Gossfords close 1
To
Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
✍
To Messrs. John Duncanson Phy¬
sician and Mr Archibald Campbell
Surgeon
[S S?] Inverary 2
Messrs Duncanson &
Campbell C.
Capt.n Campbells Son
Febry. 5 1775
Vol. 2. p. 70.
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