The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1864] From: Mr Michael Stewart (Shaw-Stewart, of Ardgowan; later 5th Baronet) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Michael Stewart (Shaw-Stewart, of Ardgowan; later 5th Baronet) (Patient) / 6 June 1780 / (Incoming)
Short letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case of scurvy, and adding that '[m]y Grandfather presents his Compts. to you'. A note on the reverse states 'wish for a more particular account'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1864 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/943 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 6 June 1780 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Short letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case of scurvy, and adding that '[m]y Grandfather presents his Compts. to you'. A note on the reverse states 'wish for a more particular account'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1271] |
Case of Michael Stewart of Ardgowan who has scurvy. |
4 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:650] | Author | Mr Michael Stewart (Shaw-Stewart, of Ardgowan; later 5th Baronet) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:650] | Patient | Mr Michael Stewart (Shaw-Stewart, of Ardgowan; later 5th Baronet) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3572] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Sir Michael Stewart (3rd Baronet of Greenock & Blackhall) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Ardgowan | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I have used the medicine you prescribed
for a month and faithfully followed all your direct¬
ions, but cannot say the Scurvy has yielded much.
It sometimes grows better for a few days and then
returns –– for when I left Edinburgh there was scarce
any outstriking upon me, but now it is almost
as bad as when you saw it first – Your advice
therefor, whither I should continue your prescription
or if bathing in the Sea would do any good,
will much oblige
Your most humble Servant
1780
P.S. My GrandFather presents his compliments to
you ––––
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Doctor Willm. Cullen, Physician
Edinburgh
Michael Stewart Esqr.
June 1780 –
Wish for a more particu¬
lar account ––––
Diplomatic Text
I have used the medicine you prescribed
for a month and faithfully followed all your direct¬
ions, but cannot say the Scurvy has yielded much.
It sometimes grows better for a few days and then
returns –– for when I left Edingh. there was scarce
any outstriking upon me, but now it is almost
as bad as when you saw it first – Your advice
therefor, whither I should continue your prescription
or if bathing in the Sea would do any good,
will much oblige
Your most humble Servt.
1780
P.S. My GrandFather presents his compts. to
you ––––
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Doctor Willm. Cullen, Physician
Edinburgh
Michael Stewart Esqr.
June 1780 –
Wish for a more particu¬
lar account ––––
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