The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1418] From: Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Captain James Gilchrist (of Annsfield) (Patient) / 9 June 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from Lord Cochrane concerning the case of Captain Gilchrist, who seems to be dying.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1418 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/513 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 9 June 1777 |
| 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 Lord Cochrane concerning the case of Captain Gilchrist, who seems to be dying. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:194] |
Case of Captain Gilchrist suffering from 'vomiting fits' and thought to be in a terminal decline. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2698] | Author | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1677] | Patient | Captain James Gilchrist (of Annsfield) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1829] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Robert Marshall |
| [PERS ID:2698] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
| [PERS ID:2699] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Anna Gilchrist (of Annsfield) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Annsfield | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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It is with the greatest Concern I have
to inform you, that the Captain grows gradually
worse and worse, his strength, and Pulse sink so
fast. that I scarcely think it possible. that he can hold
out above a few days longer. There has been
a surprising Change to the worse since you left
this, and the steel Powders ↑have failed↑, of giving the expect¬
ed Relief His Stomach can bear nothing not
even liquids. In the Course of yesterday he
threw up six or seven different times. To Day
twice. only with little or no Phlegm on what.
he threw up. from that, I should augur well
were he not. so reduced and his pulse so far gone
Mr Marshall is here just now. and thinks I need add
nothing to what is above said. May God Grant ↑the Captain↑ hin
an exemption from Pain in his last Moments, and
afford comfort to this distressed Family particularly
Mrs Gilchrist. who seems as if she was resolved
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not to survive him. having neither taken Food
nor Rest since you was here. I remain
Sir
your most obedient
humble Servant
PS
Mrs Gilchrist who knows of my writing
has just now sent down word, desiring me
to mention to you, that the Captain has made
no water since yesterday.
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Doctor Cullen
Mint Close
Edinburgh
Lord Cochran
Concerning Capt. Gilchrist.
June. 1777.
V. VII. p.
Diplomatic Text
It is with the greatest Concern I have
to inform you, that the Captain grows gradually
worse and worse, his strength, and Pulse sink so
fast. that I scarcely think it possible. that he can hold
out above a few days longer. There has been
a surprising Change to the worse since you left
this, and the steel Powders ↑have failed↑, of giving the expect¬
ed Relief His Stomach can bear nothing not
even liquids. In the Course of yesterday he
threw up six or seven different times. To Day
twice. only with little or no Phlegm on what.
he threw up. from that, I should augur well
were he not. so reduced and his pulse so far gone
Mr Marshall is here just now. and thinks I need add
nothing to what is above said. May God Grant ↑the Captain↑ hin
an exemption from Pain in his last Moments, and
afford comfort to this distressed Family particularly
Mrs Gilchrist. who seems as if she was resolved
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not to survive him. having neither taken Food
nor Rest since you was here. I remain
Sir
your most obdt
humble Servt
PS
Mrs Gilchrist who knows of my writing
has just now sent down word, desiring me
to mention to you, that the Captain has made
no water since yesterday.
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Doctor Cullen
Mint Close
Edinr
Lord Cochran
C. Capt. Gilchrist.
June. 1777.
V. VII. p.
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