The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1872] 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) / 27 June 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case. Despite Cullen's medicines, the skin eruptions are recurring on his arm, and he also has itchy spots on his legs. He asks if Cullen would recommend sea-bathing. Sir Michael (his grandfather) again sends compliments.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1872 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/951 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 27 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 | Letter from Michael Stewart concerning his own case. Despite Cullen's medicines, the skin eruptions are recurring on his arm, and he also has itchy spots on his legs. He asks if Cullen would recommend sea-bathing. Sir Michael (his grandfather) again sends compliments. |
| 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 was favoured with yours in course –
According to your desire have taken the Solution for
a fortnight – which commonly gave me one stool more than
common – & sometimes no more than what was natural.
I do not think the warm bath did more than clean the
parts, that's to say it took away the blood &c occasioned
by scratching, for it grows (sometimes) Itchy at night ––
The eruption comes always back upon the same parts vizt.
upon my arm; & within these two day there has some
spots appeared on my legs – which were (↑are↑) also itchy ––
The weather seams now favourable would be glad to
know if you would recommend Sea Bathing ––––
Sir M. Stewart returns Compliments & am
Your very obedient Servant
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Doctor Willm. Cullen, Physician
Edinburgh
Mr Mich. Stewart.
July 1780 ––
XI. p. 37.
Diplomatic Text
I was favoured with yours in course –
According to your desire have taken the Solution for
a fortnight – which commonly gave me one stool more than
common – & sometimes no more than what was natural.
I do not think the warm bath did more than clean the
parts, that's to say it took away the blood &c occasioned
by scratching, for it grows (sometimes) Itchy at night ––
The eruption comes always back upon the same parts vizt.
upon my arm; & within these two day there has some
spots appeared on my legs – which were (↑are↑) also itchy ––
The weather seams now favourable would be glad to
know if you would recommend Sea Bathing ––––
Sir M. Stewart returns Compliments & am
Your very obedient Servt.
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Doctor Willm. Cullen, Physician
Edinburgh
Mr Mich. Stewart.
July 1780 ––
XI. p. 37.
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