The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2112] From: Mr John Andrew / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Livingstone (of Parkhall) (Patient) / 10 December 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Andrew, concerning the case of Mr Livingstone. A note on the reverse states that no answer is required and briefly summarises the recommendations to be given when the patient visits Edinburgh.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2112 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1187 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 10 December 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 John Andrew, concerning the case of Mr Livingstone. A note on the reverse states that no answer is required and briefly summarises the recommendations to be given when the patient visits Edinburgh. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:477] |
Case of Mr Livingston (Livingstone) who is suffering from severe headaches and loss of sleep. |
6 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:550] | Author | Mr John Andrew |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2632] | Patient | Mr Livingstone (of Parkhall) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:550] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Andrew |
| [PERS ID:2640] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Livingstone |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Linlithgow (Lithgow) | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Sir
I suppose it is probable you will have a
Call from Mr Livingstone to morrow as he is gone to town
he will therefore acquaint you of his sons situation, who I
am Sorry to say, is no better, the Continuance of his headach
and great want of rest, still continues, he will likewise
Inform you that he has stop'd taking his powders and draughts
and that a blister was applied to his head, last night, and is
intended to be kept open, for some days, I dont know what
to think of this headach it is very obstinate, and it is extreem¬
ly difficult to persevere in any plan, without some greater
appearances of success, I expect to hear from you by Mr
Livingstone --- I ever am
Sir
Your Most Obedient Servant
John Andrew
Lithgow 10 December 1781
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To
Doctor William Cullen Physician
Edinburgh
Mr Andrew
Concerning Livingstone
December 1781 ---
No answer, as he is to come
to town: & that as soon as We
blister is healed & for this
& other reasons, the Issue
not to be out in. ---
Diplomatic Text
Sir
I suppose it is probable you will have a
Call from Mr Livingstone to morrow as he is gone to town
he will therefore acquaint you of his sons situation, who I
am Sorry to say, is no better, the Continuance of his headach
and great want of rest, still continues, he will likewise
Inform you that he has stop'd taking his powders and draughts
and that a blister was applied to his head, last night, and is
intended to be kept open, for some days, I dont know what
to think of this headach it is very obstinate, and it is extreem¬
ly difficult to persevere in any plan, without some greater
appearances of success, I expect to hear from you by Mr
Livingstone --- I ever am
Sir
Your Most Obedt: Servt:
John Andrew
Lithgow 10 Decr: 1781
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To
Doctor William Cullen Physician
Edinr
Mr Andrew
C Livingstone
Dec.r 1781 ---
No answer, as he is to come
to town: & that as soon as We
blister is healed & for this
& other reasons, the Issue
not to be out in. ---
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