The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2491] From: Dr James Hamilton / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Captain Steele (Steel) (Patient) / 28 July 1784 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Hamilton, concerning the case of Captain Steel, who 'By a careful attention to regimen & the use of the Nitre, with the Blessing of the Almighty [...] has nearly got free of his dangerous symptoms'. He also mentions his own case: Hamilton has sprained both his ankles 'leaping over a wall' in a hurry to visit Captain Steel, and is barely able to walk. Cullen notes a suggested treatment, and a list of names on the reverse, the significance of which is unclear.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2491 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1543 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 28 July 1784 |
| 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 James Hamilton, concerning the case of Captain Steel, who 'By a careful attention to regimen & the use of the Nitre, with the Blessing of the Almighty [...] has nearly got free of his dangerous symptoms'. He also mentions his own case: Hamilton has sprained both his ankles 'leaping over a wall' in a hurry to visit Captain Steel, and is barely able to walk. Cullen notes a suggested treatment, and a list of names on the reverse, the significance of which is unclear. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1004] |
Case of Captain Steele who has had a painful fever and problems breathing. |
4 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:812] | Author | Dr James Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3113] | Patient | Captain Steele (Steel) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:812] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr James Hamilton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Normalized Text
By a careful attention to regimen &
the use of the Nitre, with the Blessing of the Almighty,
Capt. Steel has nearly got free of his dangerous
symptoms. The pain, difficulty in breathing,
& fever are gone, & nothing more seems to
remain but weakness. I still attend to his regimen,
& shall cautiously admit of any change in it.
He shall not walk, & his other exercise shall
be proportioned to his strength; if He will be
tractable would you advise ony restorative for Him?
I am myself in distress at present. Last Friday
morning in going to visit Capt. Steel, in a hurry
leaping over a wall I fell & sprained both my
ancles very much. I cannot stand or walk without
pain, I mean walking from my chair to my
bed. What shall I do for myself. I use Goulard's
vegetomineral water. Is any thing better. From
the severity of the symptoms, I fear I shall be
a long sufferer, but Be it, as the great Governor
of the world pleaseth, I will endeavour to
bear it with patience & contentment ––
wishing you every good thing. I am
28. July
1784
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Dr. William Cullen
Physician in
Edinburgh
Captain Steel
July 1784
answer ––
Bathing frequently
with vinegar pre¬
ferable to Goulard.
Mr Wood
Mr Craig
Mr I. Davidson
Mr [Towers?]
Dr Hamilton
Diplomatic Text
By a careful attention to regimen &
the use of the Nitre, with the Blessing of the Almighty,
Capt. Steel has nearly got free of his dangerous
symptoms. The pain, difficulty in breathing,
& fever are gone, & nothing more seems to
remain but weakness. I still attend to his regimen,
& shall cautiously admit of any change in it.
He shall not walk, & his other exercise shall
be proportioned to his strength; if He will be
tractable would you advise ony restorative for Him?
I am myself in distress at present. Last Friday
morning in going to visit Capt. Steel, in a hurry
leaping over a wall I fell & sprained both my
ancles very much. I cannot stand or walk without
pain, I mean walking from my chair to my
bed. What shall I do for myself. I use Goulard's
vegetomineral water. Is any thing better. From
the severity of the symptoms, I fear I shall be
a long sufferer, but Be it, as the great Governor
of the world pleaseth, I will endeavour to
bear it with patience & contentment ––
wishing you every good thing. I am
28. July
1784
[Page 2]
Dr. William Cullen
Physician in
Edinr
Captain Steel
July 1784
answer ––
Bathing frequently
with vinegar pre¬
ferable to Goulard.
Mr Wood
Mr Craig
Mr I. Davidson
Mr [Towers?]
Dr Hamilton
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