The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2087] From: Mr William Duguid / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr William Duguid (Patient) / 1 November 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from William Duguid, concerning his own case. Since his return from seeing Cullen in Edinburgh, his sores are larger and more painful; those on the penis make walking difficult. He has been consulting Dr Marshall, who is currently unwell, so has not been out to see him, and Mr Stenhouse, who visits daily.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2087 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1163 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 1 November 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 William Duguid, concerning his own case. Since his return from seeing Cullen in Edinburgh, his sores are larger and more painful; those on the penis make walking difficult. He has been consulting Dr Marshall, who is currently unwell, so has not been out to see him, and Mr Stenhouse, who visits daily. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1326] |
Case of William Duguid who has had extensive treatments for a venereal infection (named in one letter as syphilis) but whose current disorders are attributed to a nervous weakness of his lower spine. He later develops a bony 'excrescence' on his shin. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:78] | Author | Mr William Duguid |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:78] | Patient | Mr William Duguid |
| [PERS ID:1829] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Robert Marshall |
| [PERS ID:2701] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Stenhouse |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Since my return from
Edinburgh my sores are much enlarged & at
times painfull –– Your advice I showd
to Dr. Marshall & Mr. Stenhouse, the medicines
prescribed have been regulary applied
every evening & morning –– I am very
little abroad the sores on the penis rendering
walking uneasy –– Dr Marshall is unwell
& not coming out – Mr Stenhouse visits me
daily –– As I have lived ↑very↑ temperately
& have not taken much exercise I am not
much troubled with head-aches. ––––
When I see Dr. Marshall or Mr. Stenhouse
shall desire either of them to write You ––
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I generaly drink some Milk immediatly
from the Cow in the morning, & use a
good many vegitables in my Diet ––
Dear Sir Your much obliged Servant
1781
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Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
November 1781.
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16: 2 Over
Diplomatic Text
Since my return from
Edinr. my sores are much enlarged & at
times painfull –– Your advice I showd
to Dr. Marshall & Mr. Stenhouse, the medicines
prescribed have been regulary applied
every evening & morning –– I am very
little abroad the sores on the penis rendering
walking uneasy –– Dr Marshall is unwell
& not coming out – Mr Stenhouse visits me
daily –– As I have lived ↑very↑ temperately
& have not taken much exercise I am not
much troubled with head-aches. ––––
When I see Dr. Marshall or Mr. Stenhouse
shall desire either of them to write You ––
[Page 2]
I generaly drink some Milk immediatly
from the Cow in the morning, & use a
good many vegitables in my Diet ––
Dear Sir Your much obliged Servt
1781
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Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Novr 1781.
14 N 11
16: 2 Over
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