The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2500] From: George McCallum / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Hamilton (Jackie; Hamilton-Dundas) (Patient) / 17 August 1784 / (Incoming)
Letter from George McCallum, concerning the case of 'our little patient' (Master J. Hamilton).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2500 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1552 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 17 August 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 George McCallum, concerning the case of 'our little patient' (Master J. Hamilton). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1834] |
Case of 'little John Hamilton', also known familiarly as Master ' Jackie' or 'Jackey', the infant son of John Hamilton-Dundas of Westburn. The boy suffers from 'eruptions' or 'tumours' resembling smallpox, which recur on his feet. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1950] | Author | George McCallum |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3357] | Patient | Mr John Hamilton (Jackie; Hamilton-Dundas) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1950] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | George McCallum |
| [PERS ID:3358] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Grizel Hamilton (Hamilton-Dundas) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | South Queensferry (Queensferry) | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
In my last to you about our little Patient here
I told you that he had sickened some days before an
eruption on his skin; some of which ripened not unlike
a smallpox; But alas they ended not like that; for they
have suppurated again & again. The whole of the
tumors are turned worse & seven or eight are broke &
running; the discharge great & the sores so painfull
especially one on his seat, that he can neither sit nor
ly. Last night he sleept not one wink. His appetite is
much failed; and is fretfull beyond measure. He will
wear out both him self & his Maid who gets no rest
for him. Notwithstanding of all this I returned him again
to the use of the Bathing & the Bark. He has indeed a
great horrour at the bathing now, and cries bitterly, which
they think is owing to the saltwater biting the
ulcers.
Mrs Hamilton is here and desires me to tell you all
this; and begs to know if you will advise any thing
to abate the pain of the sores; or if you will order any
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thing to force sleep; in case he shall pass another
night like the last; for without your advice
she will not move one step. Your Answer by tomorrows
evening stage will very much oblige her and
Sir
Your most humble servant
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Master J. Hamilton
Aug-- 1784.
V. XVI P. 137
Diplomatic Text
In my last to you about our little Patient here
I told you that he had sickened some days before an
eruption on his skin; some of which ripened not unlike
a smallpox; But alas they ended not like that; for they
have suppurated again & again. The whole of the
tumors are turned worse & seven or eight are broke &
running; the discharge great & the sores so painfull
especially one on his seat, that he can neither sit nor
ly. Last night he sleept not one wink. His appetite is
much failed; and is fretfull beyond measure. He will
wear out both him self & his Maid who gets no rest
for him. Notwithstanding of all this I returned him again
to the use of the Bathing & the Bark. He has indeed a
great horrour at the bathing now, and cries bitterly, which
they think is owing to the saltwater biting the
ulcers.
Mrs Hamilton is here and desires me to tell you all
this; and begs to know if you will advise any thing
to abate the pain of the sores; or if you will order any
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thing to force sleep; in case he shall pass another
night like the last; for without your advice
she will not move one step. Your Answer by tomorrows
evening stage will very much oblige her and
Sir
Your most humble servant
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Doctor Cullen
Edr
Master J. Hamilton
Aug-- 1784.
V. XVI P. 137
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