The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2065] From: Dr Colin Drummond / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Ross (Patient) / 18 September 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from C. Drummond, concerning the case of Miss Ross who has a cough and bowel disorder, and in which Drummond passes on personal compliments to the Cullen family from his own family. Drummond habitually uses marks like small fullstops as if they were commas, so no capitals have been added.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2065 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1139 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 18 September 1781 |
| 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 C. Drummond, concerning the case of Miss Ross who has a cough and bowel disorder, and in which Drummond passes on personal compliments to the Cullen family from his own family. Drummond habitually uses marks like small fullstops as if they were commas, so no capitals have been added. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1380] |
Case of Miss Ross whose illness is attributed to an internal glandular 'obstruction'. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:108] | Author | Dr Colin Drummond |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:107] | Patient | Miss Ross |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:108] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Colin Drummond |
| [PERS ID:4324] | Other | Drummond (?) |
| [PERS ID:4325] | Other | Mr Baillie |
| [PERS ID:743] | Other | Mrs Anna Cullen |
| [PERS ID:2514] | Other | Mrs Margaret Drummond |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Bristol | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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I was favored in Course
with yours of the 4th a few Weeks, since my
last, have produced very little Alteration in Miss
Ross's Case. during the very warm Weather, she
was often very languid. probably as the Weather grows
cooler. she may be better . she catched Cold some Day
ago - which give Rise to a Cough. however that
is rather better. she certainly labours under some
stricture in her Bowels. its amazing what Quantity
of Fæces are discharged at Times. upon her taking
the gentlest opening Medicine. & that very fœtid -
this Circumstance is now Weekly attended to - or she
suffers from it. she has scarce any Pain in the lower
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Part of her Bowels, & I think her Fever much
abated - she rides on Horseback most Days.
I still hope to hear from you. & that you
will favour me with a few Remarks on Dr. Darwins
Experiments. as you promised in your last.
Lady Ross seems pleased with her situation
here. & the Concurrence of your Opinion with ours as
the Propriety of remaining here a little longer
will I dare say afford satisfaction ----
Mrs. D joins me in desiring our best Respects
to Mrs. Cullen & all your Family. was you to
see my Daughter about whom you some Years ago
expressed ↑took↑ so much Care. you would declare her
quite sound - taller than her Mother & very healthy.
when you write me next, please send it to Mr.
Baillie - Lady Ross desires it & he will for¬
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ward it under a Frank to her.- as I see
Lady Ross most Days - if any think particular in
this Case occurs. you shall be acquainted -
I ever am
Dear Doctor
Your most obedient Humble Servant
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Doctor Cullen
Diplomatic Text
I was favored in Course
wt. yours of the 4th a few Weeks, since my
last, have produced very little Alteration in Miss
Ross's Case. during the very warm Weather, she
was often very languid. probably as the Weather grows
cooler. she may be better . she catched Cold some Day
ago - which give Rise to a Cough. however that
is rather better. she certainly labours under some
stricture in her Bowels. its amazing what Qty
of Fæces are discharged at Times. upon her taking
the gentlest opening Medicine. & that very fœtid -
this Circumstance is now Weekly attended to - or she
suffers from it. she has scarce any Pain in the lower
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Part of her Bowels, & I think her Fever much
abated - she rides on Horseback most Days.
I still hope to hear from you. & that you
will favour me wt. a few Remarks on Dr. Darwins
Experiments. as you promised in your last.
Lady Ross seems pleased with her situation
here. & the Concurrence of your Opinion wt. ours as
the Propriety of remaining here a little longer
will I dare say afford satisfaction ----
Mrs. D joins me in desiring our best Respects
to Mrs. Cullen & all your Family. was you to
see my Daur. about whom you some Years ago
expressed ↑took↑ so much Care. you would declare her
quite sound - taller than her Mother & very healthy.
when you write me next, please send it to Mr.
Baillie - Lady Ross desires it & he will for¬
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ward it under a Frank to her.- as I see
Lady Ross most Days - if any think particular in
this Case occurs. you shall be acquainted -
I ever am
Dr. Doctor
Your most obt. H. S.
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Doctor Cullen
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