The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:367] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Anonymous / Regarding: Mrs Hunter (of Thurston) (Patient) / 5 December 1775 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'Mrs Hunter of Thurston', whom Cullen believes to be in danger of phthisis.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 367 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/6/66 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 5 December 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 'Mrs Hunter of Thurston', whom Cullen believes to be in danger of phthisis. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:628] |
Case of Mrs Hunter of Thurston, whom Cullen believes to be in danger of phthisis. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1697] | Addressee | |
| [PERS ID:1695] | Patient | Mrs Hunter (of Thurston) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1697] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary |
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 |
| Mentioned / Other | Thurston | East | England | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
Mrs Hunter of Thurston.---
In great danger of a Phthisis - Her symptoms may be better & worse, but no
material change can happen till she is delivered - The blister probably did her
service in taking off the straitening of her breast sooner than might otherwise
have happened.- if any difficult of breathing return it may again be of service
Pectoral Mixture may have good effect tho not perceptible in so obstinate a case --
Bark & Elix. vitriol. I consider still as safe & they may be of use to her
stomach. The inflammation of the Eye & headache, she has complained of for some days
are certainly connected & Leeches may be safely applied.- Nothing new to
advise - go on palliating.- the disease will neither kill nor cure soon.
If she must come in to her children, she must a bed coach ---
Diplomatic Text
Mrs Hunter of Thurston.---
In great danger of a Phthisis - Her symps may be better & worse, but no
material change can happen till she is delivered - The blister probably did her
service in taking off the straitening of her breast sooner than might otherwise
have happened.- if any difficult of breathing return it may again be of service
Pect. Mixt may have good effect tho not perceptible in so obstinate a case --
Bark & Elix. vitriol. I consider still as safe & they may be of use to her
stomach. The inflammation of the Eye & h.ach, she has compd of for some days
are certainly connected & Leeches may be safely applied.- Nothing new to
advise - go on palliating.- the disease will neither kill nor cure soon.
If she must come in to her children, she must a bed coach ---
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