The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1309] From: Mr J Rudd / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Pease (Patient) / 8 July 1776 / (Incoming)
Letter from Joseph(?) Rudd [on first name, see person 2295], concerning the case of a young patient, the infant son of Mr Thomas Pease. The child has suffered from convulsions during teething, in which he 'turn'd quite black and did not struggle much'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1309 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/406 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 8 July 1776 |
| 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 Joseph(?) Rudd [on first name, see person 2295], concerning the case of a young patient, the infant son of Mr Thomas Pease. The child has suffered from convulsions during teething, in which he 'turn'd quite black and did not struggle much'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:777] |
Case of the infant son of Thomas Pease who has suffered convulsions. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2295] | Author | Mr J Rudd |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2297] | Patient | Pease |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2295] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr J Rudd |
| [PERS ID:2648] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Pease |
| [PERS ID:2296] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Thomas Pease |
| [PERS ID:2646] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Oldam (of Leeds?) |
| [PERS ID:2647] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Benson (of Leeds) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Darlington | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place of Handstamp | Darlington | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Mr. Thos. Pease Merchant in this Place has had the
Misfortune to loose two very fine boys, the one 9 Month[s]
old the other 13. the latter ↑a lusty child↑ about {illeg}Cutting his Teeth & not
before was seiz'd with Convulsions which continu'd
[Start of margin text]at times[End of margin text] about three Weeks & prov'd fatal. I did not attend
him but am inform'd that the Gum was repeatedly
lanc'd Antispasmodics {illeg} 1 & every
other likely Means [tried?] but to no purpose---
The third (now living) a sensible lively Child. pale
Complexion'd and rather delicate is now about his
Teeth, having gott three very easy and a fourth
high cutting, was yesterday in the Nurses arms
in the fields {illeg}Seized with a Slight Convulsion
which continu'd but a short time so I had not an
opportunity of seeing him but from the account
the Child turn'd quite black and did not
struggle much in the fitt, tho after it
seem'd quite low and faint & broke into
a profuse sweat. I did not find the pulse
any ways quickn'd nor any sickness or
disorder in the Stomach or bowels. very
tezmperate in his body. &and not thirsty or hott
I examin'd the Gum and found the Skin loose,
& no need of the Lancet, if any more appearance
of Convulsions will certaingly perform the operation
Hishe {illeg} is this day very hearty but low. and his
Parents having ↑too↑ much reason to apprehend Danger
desires to have your opinion about the Dear little boy
& to know whether the Cold Bath or the Bark
might not be safely used. or any other method
you think fitt to point out
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The boy has taken very little Medicine except
a little Rhubarb & magnesia to keep the body open
& by the direction of some friend or other they
have given Dalby's Carminative -----
Mr. Oldam & Mr. Benson of Leeds ↑Uncles to Mr Pease,↑ both Consult'd
you not long ago & having found great
benefitt desir'd to have your assistance,
to this little Boy Mr. Pease's Brother
who Come's to Edinburgh every year will
be at your place very soon and will Call
upon you & pay the Expence. You'll if
Convenient Write [by?] return of Post and
You'll greatly oblige Mr. Pease... {illeg}
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Rudd Q.
Mr Pease's child
July 8. 1776
Vol. Vth p. 109
Notes:
1: The word looks like 'veciatories'. There is no such word in OED, so this may be merely a minor misprision on the part of the writer.
Diplomatic Text
Mr. Thos. Pease Mercht. in this Place has had the
Misfortune to loose two very fine boys, the one 9 Month[s]
old the other 13. the latter ↑a lusty child↑ abt. {illeg}Cutting his Teeth & not
before was seiz'd with Convulsions which continu'd
[Start of margin text]at times[End of margin text] abt. three Weeks & prov'd fatal. I did not attend
him but am inform'd that the Gum was repeatedly
lanc'd Antispasmodics {illeg} 1 & every
other likely Means [tried?] but to no purpose---
The third (now living) a sensible lively Child. pale
Complexion'd and rather delicate is now about his
Teeth, having gott three very easy and a fourth
high cutting, was yesterday in the Nurses arms
in the fields {illeg}Seized with a Slight Convulsion
which continu'd but a short time so I had not an
opportunity of seeing him but from the account
the Child turn'd quite black and did not
struggle much in the fitt, tho after it
seem'd quite low and faint & broke into
a profuse sweat. I did not find the pulse
any ways quickn'd nor any sickness or
disorder in the Stomach or bowels. very
tezmperate in his body. &and not thirsty or hott
I examin'd the Gum and found the Skin loose,
& no need of the Lancet, if any more appearance
of Convulsions will certaingly perform the operat:n
Hishe {illeg} is this day very hearty but low. and his
Parents having ↑too↑ much reason to apprehend Danger
desires to have your opinion abt. the Dear little boy
& to know whether the Cold Bath or the Bark
might not be safely used. or any other method
you think fitt to point out
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The boy has taken very little Medicine except
a little Rhubarb & magn- to keep the body open
& by the direction of some friend or other they
have given Dalby's Carminative -----
Mr. Oldam & Mr. Benson of Leeds ↑Uncles to Mr Pease,↑ both Consult'd
you not long ago & having found great
benefitt desir'd to have your assistance,
to this little Boy Mr. Pease's Brothr.
who Come's to Edinburgh every year will
be at your place very soon and will Call
upon you & pay the Expence. You'll if
Convenient Write [by?] return of Post and
You'll greatly oblige Mr. Pease... {illeg}
[Page 3]
Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Rudd Q.
Mr Pease's child
July 8. 1776
Vol. Vth p. 109
Notes:
1: The word looks like 'veciatories'. There is no such word in OED, so this may be merely a minor misprision on the part of the writer.
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