The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1603] From: Mr Robert Wilson / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Anonymous (Patient) / 27 December 1778 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Wilson, a former pupil, asking Cullen's advice on whether to inoculate 4-month-old baby against smallpox. Its mother has already had the disease.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1603 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/693 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 27 December 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 Robert Wilson, a former pupil, asking Cullen's advice on whether to inoculate 4-month-old baby against smallpox. Its mother has already had the disease. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1084] |
Case concerning the inoculation of a child against smallpox. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2257] | Author | Mr Robert Wilson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2077] | Patient | |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2257] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robert Wilson |
| [PERS ID:2198] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs |
| [PERS ID:2506] | Other | T Staunton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Peasenhall | East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Having had the Honor of attending your Lectures is all the Apology
I make in troubling you with this
I'm desird to Inoculate a young Child of about 4 Months old
for the Small Pox. The Lady has had the Disease herself and is a very
healthy Woman, & give suck to the Child. I shou'd be glad to be inform'd
if you think it's necessary for the Lady to take any kind of Mercurial
Preparation, or only to observe a strict Regimen &. as if she was to
receive the infection herself – or is it necessary for the Child to
take any medicine previous to Inoculation; & what kind do you think
most eligible – Your answer to this request will be esteem'd the
greatest favor, as the Family are great benefactors to me. I shou'd be very
unhappy if any misfortune shou'd happen to the Child
wishing you long enjoyment of Health
I remain your most obedient
& much oblig'd humble servant
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Will.m Cullen M. D.
Professor of Medicine
Edinburg
Free
T. Staunton
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✍ Mr Wilson – Peasenhall
Query
Inoculating a child.
December 1778.
Diplomatic Text
Having had the Honor of attending your Lectures is all the Apology
I make in troubling you with this
I'm desird to Inoculate a young Child of about 4 Months old
for the Small Pox. The Lady has had the Disease herself and is a very
healthy Woman, & give suck to the Child. I shou'd be glad to be inform'd
if you think it's necessary for the Lady to take any kind of Mercurial
Preparation, or only to observe a strict Regimen &. as if she was to
receive the infection herself – or is it necessary for the Child to
take any medicine previous to Inoculation; & what kind do you think
most eligible – Your answer to this request will be esteem'd the
greatest favor, as the Family are great benefactors to me. I shou'd be very
unhappy if any misfortune shou'd happen to the Child
wishing you long enjoyment of Health
I remain your most obedient
& much oblig'd hble servt
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Will.m Cullen M. D.
Professor of Medicine
Edinburg
Free
T. Staunton
[Page 3]
✍ Mr Wilson – Peasenhall
Q
Inoculating a child.
Decr. 1778.
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