The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1363] From: Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) (Patient), Mr Robert Sanderson (Patient) / 8? February 1777 / (Incoming)
Covering letter from John Davidson of Ravelrigg to arrange a meeting with Cullen, regarding the case of his brother-in-law Robert Sanderson, and mentioning his own symptoms of 'an irregular Gout' and anxiety. He is staying at Mr Graham's house in Milne's Square.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1363 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/460a |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 8? February 1777 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Covering letter from John Davidson of Ravelrigg to arrange a meeting with Cullen, regarding the case of his brother-in-law Robert Sanderson, and mentioning his own symptoms of 'an irregular Gout' and anxiety. He is staying at Mr Graham's house in Milne's Square. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:28] |
Case of Robert Sanderson who has a stiff neck and urinary problems. |
13 |
| [Case ID:655] |
Case of Mr John Davidson of Ravelrigg, who is given a very substantial regimen in order to manage his gout. |
2 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1313] | Author | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1313] | Patient | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
| [PERS ID:1550] | Patient | Mr Robert Sanderson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1313] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
| [PERS ID:1561] | Other | Mr Graham |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Mylne's Court | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Mr. Davidson presents Compliments to Doctor Cullen has
sent the inclosed Case (of his Brother in Law) for his Con¬
sideration, and it will be very obliging if the Doctor will give
his opinion thereon assoon as Convenient, that it may be
transmitted @ first Post to Mr Sanderson whose friends &
relations are particularly anxious to have ↑the↑ Doctor Cullens
good Counsel. Mr. Davidson will also be glad to see
Doctor Cullen any time tomorrow, as he has been lately
much indisposed with an irregular Gout and altho’ the
the Disorder fixt on his left foot with all the appearance
of a regular Crisis, yet he is far from being well, and
has frequent stomach Complaints accompanied with
qualms & anxieties with other untoward symptoms
which he will mention with Doctor at meeting.
At Mr. Grahams Milns
Square
If Doctor Cullen will please Call any time
tomorrow after three aClock he will find
Mr. Davidson at home ----
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Doctor Cullen
Case of Mr Sanderson
February 1777
Diplomatic Text
Mr. Davidson presents Compliments to Doctor Cullen has
sent the inclosed Case (of his Brother in Law) for his Con¬
sideration, and it will be very obliging if the Doctor will give
his opinion thereon assoon as Convenient, that it may be
transmitted @ first Post to Mr Sanderson whose friends &
relations are particularly anxious to have ↑the↑ Doctor Cullens
good Counsel. Mr. Davidson will also be glad to see
Doctor Cullen any time tomorrow, as he has been lately
much indisposed with an irregular Gout and altho’ the
the Disorder fixt on his left foot with all the appearance
of a regular Crisis, yet he is far from being well, and
has frequent stomach Complaints accompanied with
qualms & anxieties with other untoward symptoms
which he will mention with Doctor at meeting.
At Mr. Grahams Milns
Square
If Doctor Cullen will please Call any time
tomorrow after three aClock he will find
Mr. Davidson at home ----
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Doctor Cullen
Case of Mr Sanderson
Febry. 1777
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