The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:342] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr Thomas Gillespie / Regarding: Earl Thomas Kennedy (Lord Cassillis, 9th Earl of Cassillis, 4th Baronet of Culzean, 11th Lord Kennedy) (Patient), Mr Blair (Patient) / 6 October 1775 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'To Mr Gillespie' concerning the case of Lord Cassilis, whose situation has not improved since Cullen paid a recent professional visit to him at Culzean ['Cullean'] Castle. Cullen adds a reminder of his request for 'a copy of the paper I wrote at Cullean'. Gillespie eventually sent a copy of Cullen's 'paper' which is now ID:1169. Cullen also expresses surprise that Gillespie has not mentioned the progress of a Mr Blair. This letter was sent to Gillespie at either Ayr or Culzean Castle.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 342 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/6/41 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 6 October 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'To Mr Gillespie' concerning the case of Lord Cassilis, whose situation has not improved since Cullen paid a recent professional visit to him at Culzean ['Cullean'] Castle. Cullen adds a reminder of his request for 'a copy of the paper I wrote at Cullean'. Gillespie eventually sent a copy of Cullen's 'paper' which is now ID:1169. Cullen also expresses surprise that Gillespie has not mentioned the progress of a Mr Blair. This letter was sent to Gillespie at either Ayr or Culzean Castle. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:3] |
Case of Earl Cassillis, who is fevered, weak and in a state of terminal decline; eventually includes a post-mortem report. |
7 |
| [Case ID:2068] |
Case of Mr Blair, only known from an aside in a letter from Cullen to a Dr Gillespie at Culzean. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:552] | Addressee | Dr Thomas Gillespie |
| [PERS ID:549] | Patient | Earl Thomas Kennedy (Lord Cassillis, 9th Earl of Cassillis, 4th Baronet of Culzean, 11th Lord Kennedy) |
| [PERS ID:1063] | Patient | Mr Blair |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:552] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Thomas Gillespie |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Ayr (Air) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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To Mr Gillespie
yours of the third I have recieved only this forenoon. I am sorry
to find that my Lord Casillis has made so little progress since I left
you, but as a short time only had passed, I hope you will soon give
me better accounts ––– I find that the state of the belly
still requires
attention, but I hope that either the Tartar
and Calomel or three spoon¬
fulls of the Ol. ricini will suceed with you,
but if they do not
I have no objection to the aleotic if it
is taken in pills and I think
the form in the last Dispensatory 1 is as good as any ––––
I think while his Lordship bear the Emetic
so easily the repetition
of it may be of service in abating fever,
but I am not disposed to
encourage vomiting as it prevents purging,
which I think is
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of as much consequence – I shall not insist on the Sinapism, tho'
I doubt much of its being the cause of the Symptoms you mention.
You have not said that the Anodyne Balsams have been applied
since I left you - If matters do not mend very soon I should
be very clear for another trial of the Dover's Powder and in an in¬
creased dose as I proposed to you at Cullean. It will be strange
if my Lord bear four grains of Tartar Emetic and will not bear
two of Ipecacuanha –––– Now His Lordship is free from spontaneous
sweats, I am sorry he is not more out of bed. I am certain it would
be of use. It is my opinion that his Lordship should have been
out of bed and a great deal too both upon Sunday & Monday. I think
a restless night is not a reason for lying a bed next day, as the
dozings got are of little service and make the next night as bad
as the one before. Please mention this to his Lordship - I
hope your next account will be better than these to days but
tho' they should not I have little expectations from either Camphire or Musk.
The first will be given in large doses with
security and the last is seldom to be had in tolerable condition -
We have some here just now that is better than any we have
had for a dozen years past –– I am surprised that you say
not a word of Mr Blair. I hear he is better but I cannot be¬
lieve he will be quite well for sometime, and I should be
very happy to contribute any thing to his recovery – you
have forgot your promise to send me a copy of the paper I wrote
at Cullean. 2 I should still be glad to have it.
With most respect¬
full Compliments to all at Cullean I am &c.
Diplomatic Text
To Mr Gillespie
yours of the third I have recieved only this forenoon. I am sorry
to find that my Lord Casillis has made so little progress since I left
you, but as a short time only had passed, I hope you will soon give
me better accounts ––– I find that the state of the belly
still requires
attention, but I hope that either the Tartar
and Calomel or three spoon¬
fulls of the Ol. ricini will suceed with you,
but if they do not
I have no objection to the aleotic if it
is taken in pills and I think
the form in the last Dispensatory 1 is as good as any ––––
I think while his Lordship bear the Emetic
so easily the repetition
of it may be of service in abating fever,
but I am not disposed to
encourage vomiting as it prevents purging,
which I think is
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of as much consequence – I shall not insist on the Sinapism, tho'
I doubt much of its being the cause of the Symptoms you mention.
You have not said that the Anodyne Balsams have been applied
since I left you - If matters do not mend very soon I should
be very clear for another trial of the Dover's Powder and in an in¬
creased dose as I proposed to you at Cullean. It will be strange
if my Lord bear four grains of Tartar Emetic and will not bear
two of Ipecacuanha –––– Now His Lordship is free from spontaneous
sweats, I am sorry he is not more out of bed. I am certain it would
be of use. It is my opinion that his Lordship should have been
out of bed and a great deal too both upon Sunday & Monday. I think
a restless night is not a reason for lying a bed next day, as the
dozings got are of little service and make the next night as bad
as the one before. Please mention this to his Lordship - I
hope your next account will be better than these to days but
tho' they should not I have little expectations from either Camphire or Musk.
The first will be given in large doses with
security and the last is seldom to be had in tolerable condition -
We have some here just now that is better than any we have
had for a dozen years past –– I am surprised that you say
not a word of Mr Blair. I hear he is better but I cannot be¬
lieve he will be quite well for sometime, and I should be
very happy to contribute any thing to his recovery – you
have forgot your promise to send me a copy of the paper I wrote
at Cullean. 2 I should still be glad to have it.
With most respect¬
full Compliments to all at Cullean I am &c.
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