The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1327] From: Mr Richard Allan / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: [A matter not directly regarding a patient] / 26 November 1776 / (Incoming)
Letter from Richard Allan, mentioning Mr Brander, Captain Commandant Dalrymple, his impending voyage, and an outbreak of typhus amongst troops on a transport ship which alarmed Dr Lind. A handstamp is present but illegible: possibly "Southampton".
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1327 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/425 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 26 November 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 Richard Allan, mentioning Mr Brander, Captain Commandant Dalrymple, his impending voyage, and an outbreak of typhus amongst troops on a transport ship which alarmed Dr Lind. A handstamp is present but illegible: possibly "Southampton". |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2451] |
Case of a series of reports concerning an outbreak of Typhus on troop ships bound for America. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1636] | Author | Mr Richard Allan |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1633] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Dr Lind (of Hastar) |
| [PERS ID:1632] | Other | Mr John Brander |
| [PERS ID:1634] | Other | Mr Sinclair |
| [PERS ID:1635] | Other | Captain Dalrymple (Commandant) |
| [PERS ID:5859] | Other | Colonel Dalrymple |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Portsmouth | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Haslar Hospital | Gosport | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain |
| Place of Handstamp | Southampton | London and South-East | England | Europe | inferred |
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Mr: Brander reached
this place, last night, of↑at↑ which I was
very well-pleased, for I assure you I had
enough to do --- I wrote two letters to
you from this Place some time ago - both
which I hope you have received --
Mr. Brander is very agreeable to me
but not the less so from your warm
Recommendation --- Coll. Dalrymple
appears to be very well pleased with
him also, and I dare say will be
as kind to him as you could
wish --
We expect to sail tomorrow, as
the store-ships 1 are come in, & we
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the wind is fair. There has been
a Typhus raging among the Troops of
one Transport - but none of the men
have died. 2 We sent them to Has¬
lar Hospital 3 immediately upon
being taken ill --- Dr Lind appeared
alarmed at the numbers, and the Disease.
But his fears are now removed and
we expect that the voyage will render
them healthy.
The other Mateship 4 is supplied
here -- we could wait upon the
man whom Mr Sinclair would
have engaged for 50 £ --
Having nothing else particular
to tire your patience with reading
I conclude, with Captain Commandant ↑Dalrymples↑ best
Complements to you, and who
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desires me to acquaint you that
he thinks himself very much obliged
to you first and last for your kindness
and the trouble you have taken
Dear Sir
I have the Honour
at all times to be
your most obedient and
obliged humble servant
Portsmouth
26th. November
1776
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To Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Notes:
1: Context implies ships delivering stores to the naval fleet.
2: Transport ships, carrying troops.
3: Royal Halsar Hospital, at Gosport, Hampshire, founded by George 1st as military hospital.
4: Slightly ambiguous, but context implies this relatively unusual usage refers to a naval post (of 'mate'), rather than a vessel (upon which such a post was to be held). The general term 'mateship' for 'comradeship' is found in the OED where it is said to survive in Australia.
Diplomatic Text
Mr: Brander reached
this place, last night, of↑at↑ which I was
very well-pleased, for I assure you I had
enough to do --- I wrote two letters to
you from this Place some time ago - both
which I hope you have received --
Mr. Brander is very agreeable to me
but not the less so from your warm
Recommendation --- Coll. Dalrymple
appears to be very well pleased with
him also, and I dare say will be
as kind to him as you could
wish --
We expect to sail tomorrow, as
the store-ships 1 are come in, & we
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the wind is fair. There has been
a Typhus raging among the Troops of
one Transport - but none of ye men
have died. 2 We sent them to Has¬
lar Hospital 3 immediately upon
being taken ill --- Dr Lind appeared
alarmed at ye numbers, and the Disease.
But his fears are now removed and
we expect that the voyage will render
them healthy.
The other Mateship 4 is supplied
here -- we could wait upon the
man whom Mr Sinclair would
have engaged for 50 £ --
Having nothing else particular
to tire your patience with reading
I conclude, with Capt. Commt. ↑Dalrymples↑ best
Complements to you, and who
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desires me to acquaint you that
he thinks himself very much obliged
to you first and last for your kindness
and the trouble you have taken
Dr Sir
I have the Honour
at all times to be
your most obet and
obliged humble Ser[vt.]
Portsmouth
26th. Nov
1776
[Page 4]
To Dr Cullen
Edinr
Notes:
1: Context implies ships delivering stores to the naval fleet.
2: Transport ships, carrying troops.
3: Royal Halsar Hospital, at Gosport, Hampshire, founded by George 1st as military hospital.
4: Slightly ambiguous, but context implies this relatively unusual usage refers to a naval post (of 'mate'), rather than a vessel (upon which such a post was to be held). The general term 'mateship' for 'comradeship' is found in the OED where it is said to survive in Australia.
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