The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1582] From: J Taylor (of Bolton) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Crompton (Patient) / 9 November 1778 / (Incoming)
Letter from J. Taylor regarding the case of Mr Crompton who is passing less blood but who is becoming increasingly dropsical.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1582 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/671 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 9 November 1778 |
| 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 J. Taylor regarding the case of Mr Crompton who is passing less blood but who is becoming increasingly dropsical. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:977] |
Case of Mr Crompton who is passing bloody urine and becoming dropsical. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2478] | Author | J Taylor (of Bolton) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2462] | Patient | Mr Crompton |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2478] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | J Taylor (of Bolton) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Bolton | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Bolton | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
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As you gave me the liberty & trouble you again &
again on Mr Crompton's account I now write to inform you
that since my last till about a fortnight ago he has had
no return of his haemorrhage except once a slight appearance
of bloody sediment in his urine but during the whole time
of being free from haemorrhage he has been greatly troubled
with his usual heats tho the cool regimen has been pretty
strictly observed. His eyes too have been greatly affected and
unable to bear the least light. For a fortnight past he
has pretty constantly passed blood but in far less quantity
than formerly & about 8 or 9 days since his legs have begun
to swell. Considering this as an unfavourable symptom
& probably a prelude to a more universal dropsical affec¬
tion I have thought proper & make you acquanited with
it with a view to ask you what steps you think should
now be taken. The haemorrhage tho constant is so trifling
that he is unwilling to take the Alum otherwise I have
thought it might answer in some measure both the pur¬
poses of a tonic & astringent. but he is afraid it would not
agree with his stomach & unless the haemorrhage continue
long or increase in violence it is probable I think he will
not be persuaded to try it --- If signs of general dropsy
should come on what Sir would you advise? Evacuations
I should imagine could hardly be admissible or likely to
produce any good effects - but I submit it wholly to you
to direct what shall & what shall not be done
During the absence of the haemorrhage he has
frequently with the help of two assistants walked about
his room & once or twice for an hour together in the garden &
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I should further mention to you that since the return
of his haemorrhage his eyes have been easier & his heats
& other symptoms less troublesome - Mr Phin I doubt
not has before this waited on you a second time.
In hope of hearing from you soon & with the
most sincere regard for yourself & family I remain
& obedient humble servant
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Taylor of Bolton
Concerning
Mr Crompton
November
9. p.81
Diplomatic Text
As you gave me the liberty & trouble you again &
again on Mr Crompton's account I now write to inform you
that since my last till about a fortnight ago he has had
no return of his haemorrhage except once a slight appearance
of bloody sediment in his urine but during the whole time
of being free from haemorrhage he has been greatly troubled
with his usual heats tho the cool regimen has been pretty
strictly observed. His eyes too have been greatly affected and
unable to bear the least light. For a fortnight past he
has pretty constantly passed blood but in far less quantity
than formerly & about 8 or 9 days since his legs have begun
to swell. Considering this as an unfavourable symptom
& probably a prelude to a more universal dropsical affec¬
tion I have thought proper & make you acquanited with
it with a view to ask you what steps you think should
now be taken. The haemorrhage tho constant is so trifling
that he is unwilling to take the Alum otherwise I have
thought it might answer in some measure both the pur¬
poses of a tonic & astringent. but he is afraid it would not
agree with his stomach & unless the haemorrhage continue
long or increase in violence it is probable I think he will
not be persuaded to try it --- If signs of general dropsy
should come on what Sir would you advise? Evacuations
I should imagine could hardly be admissible or likely to
produce any good effects - but I submit it wholly to you
to direct what shall & what shall not be done
During the absence of the haemorrhage he has
frequently with the help of two assistants walked about
his room & once or twice for an hour together in the garden &
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I should further mention to you that since the return
of his haemorrhage his eyes have been easier & his heats
& other symptoms less troublesome - Mr Phin I doubt
not has before this waited on you a second time.
In hope of hearing from you soon & with the
most sincere regard for yourself & family I remain
& obedt hble servt
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Taylor of Bolton
C
Mr Crompton
Novr
9. p.81
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