The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2589] From: Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) / To: Mrs Anna Gilchrist (Roberton) (of Annsfield) / Regarding: Mr James Gilchrist Cochrane (Jamie) (Patient) / 1? March 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from Lord Dundonald, from unknown location (possibly London area, where his wife had died in November 1784)), probably to his late wife's mother, Mrs Gilchrist, and concerning the case of 'Jamie', his son. He mentions Cullen and Mr Wood being with the patient. Enclosed with Doc ID 2570 (which is dated 6 March) by his brother Alexander.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2589 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1638 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 1? March 1785 |
| 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 Lord Dundonald, from unknown location (possibly London area, where his wife had died in November 1784)), probably to his late wife's mother, Mrs Gilchrist, and concerning the case of 'Jamie', his son. He mentions Cullen and Mr Wood being with the patient. Enclosed with Doc ID 2570 (which is dated 6 March) by his brother Alexander. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:195] |
Case of James [Jamie] Cochrane seriously ill with a hard, swollen abdomen and whose case proves fatal. |
9 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2698] | Author | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
| [PERS ID:2699] | Addressee | Mrs Anna Gilchrist (of Annsfield) |
| [PERS ID:2692] | Patient | Mr James Gilchrist Cochrane (Jamie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:588] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Wood |
| [PERS ID:2698] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Destination of Letter | Culross Abbey House | Culross | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Since writing you of this Date I have
had a Consultation with an eminent Phisician
here Who from the Description I have him of Jamies
Complaints is led to think it proceeds from Worms
he says that he does not think from his freshness
of Colour ↑and Eye↑ that it proceeds from any Obstruction of
the Gall Bladder. he recommends Clysters of
Jallap and Milk 10 Grains at a time and
given at Bedtime and to take some Reubarb
next Morning. I thought it right to write
you this without Loss of Time Doctor Cullen
and Mr Wood who are upon the Spot should
however know best they will excuse my writing
this way anxious to the utmost for my
Dear Boy
I am yours &c
in haste
Diplomatic Text
Since writing you of this Date I have
had a Consultation with an eminent Phisician
here Who from the Description I have him of Jamies
Complaints is led to think it proceeds from Worms
he says that he does not think from his freshness
of Colour ↑and Eye↑ that it proceeds from any Obstruction of
the Gall Bladder. he recommends Clysters of
Jallap and Milk 10 Grains at a time and
given at Bedtime and to take some Reubarb
next Morning. I thought it right to write
you this without Loss of Time Doctor Cullen
and Mr Wood who are upon the Spot should
however know best they will excuse my writing
this way anxious to the utmost for my
Dear Boy
I am yours &c
in haste
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