The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1930] From: John Deschamps / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Anthony Chamier (Charmier, Chamia) (Patient) / 12 October 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Deschamps, reporting the death and autopsy of his uncle, Mr Anthony Chamier.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1930 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1009 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 12 October 1780 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | Yes |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from John Deschamps, reporting the death and autopsy of his uncle, Mr Anthony Chamier. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:56] |
Case of Anthony Chamier, who suffers from a general 'languor' or weakness and which unfortunately proves fatal. After consulting Cullen in Edinburgh, Chamier travels south to London, via Buxton and Matlock, keeping Cullen informed of his failing condition along the way. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:515] | Author | John Deschamps |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:514] | Patient | Mr Anthony Chamier (Charmier, Chamia) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:515] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | John Deschamps |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Normalized Text
Sir
It is with extreme concern that I acquaint you of
the death of my Uncle Mr Chamier, which happened
yesterday morning, the body has been opened, and
I will now copy the report which has been made
to me as I judge you will wish to have it --
" Upon opening the body of A. Chamier [Esq.?], I found
" all the abdominal Viscera in a State of mortification,
" the Cavity of the Abdomen was filled with water,
" and the Stomach and Intestines were much relaxed
" and distended with Air. There was a quantity
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" of Matter in the Cavity of the Abdomen, which
" seemed to proceed from Disease of the Omentum
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I have the honor to be with
great Esteem
Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant
John Deschamps
Dr Cullen
Diplomatic Text
Sir
It is with extreme concern that I acquaint you of
the death of my Uncle Mr Chamier, which happened
yesterday morning, the body has been opened, and
I will now copy the report which has been made
to me as I judge you will wish to have it --
" Upon opening the body of A. Chamier [Esq.?], I found
" all the abdominal Viscera in a State of mortification,
" the Cavity of the Abdomen was filled with water,
" and the Stomach and Intestines were much relaxed
" and distended with Air. There was a quantity
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" of Matter in the Cavity of the Abdomen, which
" seemed to proceed from Disease of the Omentum
-----
I have the honor to be with
great Esteem
Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant
John Deschamps
Dr Cullen
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