The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1749] From: James Carmichael / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Captain Robertson (Patient) / 1 November 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Carmichael concerning Captain Robertson who is arranging to go south for his health but has fears about sailing at this time of year and because of the risk of capture by the Spanish or French who had become formal allies of Revolutionary America.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1749 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/836 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 1 November 1779 |
| 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 James Carmichael concerning Captain Robertson who is arranging to go south for his health but has fears about sailing at this time of year and because of the risk of capture by the Spanish or French who had become formal allies of Revolutionary America. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:797] |
Case of Captain John Robertson who has a 'chronic catarrh'. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:382] | Author | James Carmichael |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2587] | Patient | Captain Robertson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:382] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | James Carmichael |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Madeira | Spain | Europe | certain | ||
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Lisbon | Portugal | Portugal | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Sir
I was favoured with your last night. Captn Robertson's
Cough is abated since I wrote on the 25.th especially
in the night time. for these three or four nights he has
Coughed little or none, and his pulse, before he stir out
of bed, at 72. he continues to take no medicine what¬
ever, except a bit of Gum Arabic, in his Mouth, now and
then, which I gave him, as much with a view to his
Cough, as to a Strangury, seemingly arising from his
Issue. The only alteration made in his diet in a few
porridge and fresh butter milk for breakfast and Sowans
and milk for Supper, for a change, and as he thought
his strength reduced of late.
Capt.n Robertson is willing however to pass the Winter
in Lisbon or Madeira, if You think it indispensible.
no Neutral Vessels offer. and the risque of captivity, 1 by
going in one of ours, is terrible to him -- having long been
a Shipmaster from this river, he is alarmed too at the
ordinary hardships of sailing hence, at this season, as
being wind-bound for weeks together, in some of the little
out parts, when no proper accomodation can be had.
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and the frequent loss of their poultry in the Channel.
He begs to know if you think any part of Brittain is
better for him than another, being unmarried, every place
is alike to him. or if you would recommend his going
to London or Falmouth by Land, so as to get a ready
passage in a Neutral Vessel, or failing that, to go by the
packet. 2 You answer, in course of post, will relieve
him from much anxiety.
I am with the highest respect Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Carmichael
Port Glasgow
November 1.st 1779.
after reading the above to M.r Robertson he desires me to add that the
Gentlewoman with whom he stays is careful and Attentive to him
as a Mother, and in that respect ↑he↑ is affraid of a Change. ↑and↑ if the
weather was to be favorable he would come to Eidnburgh and flatter
himself on seeing and talking with him You will be willing that he
should delay going abroad in these times. and that you will be so good
in the meantime as give a few directions for him or what prescription
you judge proper.
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Doctor Willim Cullen
Edinburgh
Diplomatic Text
Sir
I was favoured with your last night. Captn Robertson's
Cough is abated since I wrote on the 25.th especially
in the night time. for these three or four nights he has
Coughed little or none, and his pulse, before he stir out
of bed, at 72. he continues to take no medicine what¬
ever, except a bit of Gum Arabic, in his Mouth, now and
then, which I gave him, as much with a view to his
Cough, as to a Strangury, seemingly arising from his
Issue. The only alteration made in his diet in a few
porridge and fresh butter milk for breakfast and Sowans
and milk for Supper, for a change, and as he thought
his strength reduced of late.
Capt.n Robertson is willing however to pass the Winter
in Lisbon or Madeira, if You think it indispensible.
no Neutral Vessels offer. and the risque of captivity, 1 by
going in one of ours, is terrible to him -- having long been
a Shipmaster from this river, he is alarmed too at the
ordinary hardships of sailing hence, at this season, as
being wind-bound for weeks together, in some of the little
out parts, when no proper accomodation can be had.
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and the frequent loss of their poultry in the Channel.
He begs to know if you think any part of Brittain is
better for him than another, being unmarried, every place
is alike to him. or if you would recommend his going
to London or Falmouth by Land, so as to get a ready
passage in a Neutral Vessel, or failing that, to go by the
packet. 2 You answer, in course of post, will relieve
him from much anxiety.
I am with the highest respect Sir
Your most Obed.t hble Servant
James Carmichael
Port Glasgow
Nov.r 1.st 1779.
after reading the above to M.r Robertson he desires me to add that the
Gentlewoman with whom he stays is careful and Attentive to him
as a Mother, and in that respect ↑he↑ is affraid of a Change. ↑and↑ if the
weather was to be favorable he would come to Edin.r and flatter
himself on seeing and talking with him You will be willing that he
should delay going abroad in these times. and that you will be so good
in the meantime as give a few directions for him or what prescription
you judge proper.
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Doctor Willim Cullen
Edinburgh
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