The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2166] From: Mr James Orr / To: Lord (Judge) Robert Cullen (Lord Cullen) / Regarding: Mr James Orr (Patient) / 3 March 1782 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Orr to Robert Cullen. Orr writes that he has 'now been confined to bed for more than three weeks by some very troublesome complaints' and is 'anxious to have the assistance of your very usefull Father'. Document 2167, and probably also 2176, was enclosed with this.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2166 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1240a |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 3 March 1782 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from James Orr to Robert Cullen. Orr writes that he has 'now been confined to bed for more than three weeks by some very troublesome complaints' and is 'anxious to have the assistance of your very usefull Father'. Document 2167, and probably also 2176, was enclosed with this. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:553] |
Case of James Orr who has a venereal infection in 1778, but by 1782 has abdominal complaints and various bodily pains which Cullen eventually attributes to a disordered liver. |
13 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:210] | Author | Mr James Orr |
| [PERS ID:742] | Addressee | Lord (Judge) Robert Cullen (Lord Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:210] | Patient | Mr James Orr |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:207] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Taylor (Sanders) |
| [PERS ID:742] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Lord (Judge) Robert Cullen (Lord Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Paisley | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I have now been confined to bed for
more than three weeks by some very troublesome
complaints and am therfore {illeg} anxious
to have the assistance of your very usefull Father
Tho' the eminent Doctor is abundantly
attentive to every case which comes before him
yet in hopes that he will be no less so to mine
when he knows that it is the case of one who is
a real friend and wellwisher of his sons I have
taken the liberty of troubling you with the
inclosed case which I beg you will be kind enough
to deliver to him in order that I may have
his judicious opinion as ↑soon as↑ possible
with real esteem and regard I am
Dear sir
yours most
sincerly
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Robert Cullen Esqr. Advocate
Edinburgh
Mr A. Taylor
Concerning Mr James Orr.
March. 1782
V XIII. p. 320
Diplomatic Text
I have now been confined to bed for
more than three weeks by some very troublesome
complaints and am therfore {illeg} anxious
to have the assistance of your very usefull Father
Tho' the eminent Doctor is abundantly
attentive to every case which comes before him
yet in hopes that he will be no less so to mine
when he knows that it is the case of one who is
a real friend and wellwisher of his sons I have
taken the liberty of troubling you with the
inclosed case which I beg you will be kind enough
to deliver to him in order that I may have
his judicious opinion as ↑soon as↑ possible
with real esteem and regard I am
Dr sir
yours most
sincerly
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Robert Cullen Esqr. Advocate
Edinr
Mr A. Taylor
C. Mr James Orr.
March. 1782
V XIII. p. 320
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