The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2919] From: [AUTHOR UNKNOWN] / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Jane Fraser (of Relick) (Patient) / 31 October 1786 / (Incoming)
Letter from an unidentified correspondant, concerning the case of Mrs Fraser. The author details the dismal conditions of the ship in which Mrs Fraser travelled. The signature has been partially removed, making the author difficult to identify. The author seems to be an acquaintance of both Cullen and 'Hunter': 'Our fellow Voyager Hunter is much better in all respects - Stronger - & his Pulse reduced from 112 - to 80.' The 'Hunter' referred to could be John Hunter, a young student of Glasgow College and the son of Robert Hunter, who travelled to Madeira in attempt to combat a chest infection. (See Case ID:1940). The author also expresses affectionate compliments to all at Mint and Ormiston.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2919 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1952 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 31 October 1786 |
| 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 an unidentified correspondant, concerning the case of Mrs Fraser. The author details the dismal conditions of the ship in which Mrs Fraser travelled. The signature has been partially removed, making the author difficult to identify. The author seems to be an acquaintance of both Cullen and 'Hunter': 'Our fellow Voyager Hunter is much better in all respects - Stronger - & his Pulse reduced from 112 - to 80.' The 'Hunter' referred to could be John Hunter, a young student of Glasgow College and the son of Robert Hunter, who travelled to Madeira in attempt to combat a chest infection. (See Case ID:1940). The author also expresses affectionate compliments to all at Mint and Ormiston. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:788] |
Case of Mrs [Jane] Fraser of Relict [Relig/Reelig], who suffers from breathlessness and pain in her side; she subsequently falls down stairs, becomes pregnant and is then dissuaded from suckling her child for fear of her catching milk fever and a cold. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:857] | Patient | Mrs Jane Fraser (of Relick) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:858] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Fraser (of Relick) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Mentioned / Other | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Mentioned / Other | Ormiston Hill | Kirknewton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Since I last wrote you. I can give you a
better view of what probable Effect our
Expedition will have on Mrs. Fraser -
Her Pulse has never risen - Her Cough has
not been heard - She has not Spitt blood
nor mucus - Nor has the Pain in her
Breast returned, except a little after a
restless night - On the whole, However,
Her Pain in the Side has been considerable -
And she has had a pretty Continual Rheu¬
matism - more or less sharp - As this is
the State of her Progress in Health during
a very tedious passage of twelve days -
in a confined ship of 170 Tons - very
Stinking from Bilgewater - Eight People
living in the Cabin, all dirtily inclined
The Cabin newpainted - and a stateroom
Six feet square, also new painted, in
which Mrs. Fraser and her Maid (of a gross
Habit & savor) Slept- Her bed, Six feet
by Two - and the Ship pitching & rolling
terribly; getting no Sleep, but perpetu¬
ally in Alarms - The Deck often Wet,
but the Stink below driving her
above - I say, under these circum¬
stances, at this Season of the Year,
and [Changing?] to these dispiriting &
agitating scenes, and to open Air,
& weather, surrounded by water, and
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consequently damp- And this, from a
close confinement, Scarce supposed to feel
the Breath of Heaven, & allowed no Exercise
& carefully Kept from all cause of Agi¬
tation &c. - I consider it a great
Proof of her Advancement to perfect
Recovery, that I can say of her, as I have
said above - At the same time, I
dislike the Obstinacy of the Pain in
her Side- She was always qualmish,
but never Seasick-
Our fellow Voyager Hunter is much
better in all respects- Stronger- &
his Pulse reduced from 112 - to 80.-
Our Affectionate remembrance to all at
the Mint & Ormiston Hill - You shall
hear at long & large from us - &
I flatter myself you will have
a pleasure in our letter - I
always am Sir with regard &
gratitude.
Diplomatic Text
Since I last wrote you. I can give you a
better view of what probable Effect our
Expedition will have on Mrs. Fraser -
Her Pulse has never risen - Her Cough has
not been heard - She has not Spitt blood
nor mucus - Nor has the Pain in her
Breast returned, except a little after a
restless night - On the whole, However,
Her Pain in the Side has been considerable -
And she has had a pretty Continual Rheu¬
matism - more or less sharp - As this is
the State of her Progress in Health during
a very tedious passage of twelve days -
in a confined ship of 170 Tons - very
Stinking from Bilgewater - Eight People
living in the Cabin, all dirtily inclined
The Cabin newpainted - and a stateroom
Six feet square, also new painted, in
which Mrs. F. and her Maid (of a gross
Habit & savor) Slept- Her bed, Six feet
by Two - and the Ship pitching & rolling
terribly; getting no Sleep, but perpetu¬
ally in Alarms - The Deck often Wet,
but the Stink below driving her
above - I say, under these circum¬
stances, at this Season of the Year,
and [Changing?] to these dispiriting &
agitating scenes, and to open Air,
& weather, surrounded by water, and
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consequently damp- And this, from a
close confinement, Scarce supposed to feel
the Breath of Heaven, & allowed no Exercise
& carefully Kept from all cause of Agi¬
tation &c. - I consider it a great
Proof of her Advancement to perfect
Recovery, that I can say of her, as I have
said above - At the same time, I
dislike the Obstinacy of the Pain in
her Side- She was always qualmish,
but never Seasick-
Our fellow Voyager Hunter is much
better in all respects- Stronger- &
his Pulse reduced from 112 - to 80.-
Our Afft. remembrance to all at
the Mint & Ormr. Hill - You shall
hear at long & large from us - &
I flatter myself you will have
a pleasure in our letter - I
always am Sir with regard &
gratitude.
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