The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3746] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Anonymous / Regarding: Mr Robertson (Patient) / 22? July? 1773? / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Robertson' whose ailments are considered curable in time and giving advice on regimen. Dating based on position in casebook.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3746 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/5/9 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 22? July? 1773? |
| 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 'For Mr Robertson' whose ailments are considered curable in time and giving advice on regimen. Dating based on position in casebook. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:354] |
Case of Mr Robertson who is advised on regimen to secure a long-term cure. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2051] | Addressee | |
| [PERS ID:2050] | Patient | Mr Robertson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2051] | 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 |
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For Mr. Robertson
The nature of Mr. Robertsons Ailments, were at
first doubtfull, and they appeared to be with some -
danger; but upon a second view their nature is less -
doubtfull, and I am very confident they will soon ad¬
mitt of an entire cure.
To secure this it is necessary that Mr. Robertson
continues his Exercise, and particularly that he is very
much on horseback, but riding always gently.
At the same it will be proper for him to take
a cold bath two or three times a week. He should take
it always in the morning, and at present he may take
it in any brook or River that is near to him; but when
the weather becomes colder, it will be necessary for him to
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take it within doors. At first it will be enough to dip his
body once, but when he is a little accustomed to it, he may
dip himself two or three times. He must always dip his
head with the rest of his body; and for that purpose -
should cut out his hair and wear a wig.
In diet he must take care to keep his stomach
always light, taking moderately of the lighter kinds
of animal food, and avoiding carefully to take much
of roots or Greens. He may take milk if he digests it-
easily, but it will be best for him always to take his milk
with an equal part of water gruel, and well sweetened
with sugar.
His drink should be plain water, and he -
should not take any beer. Tea whether Green or Bohea,
is also very improper for him, but he may continue his
Cocoa.
By this Regimen I expect in a year or two that
he will get perfectly well; But in Autumn & Spring for
a month together, he should take the Medicines ordered
below 1
Notes:
1: No recipe transcribed, but the gap left below was probably intended for this purpose.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr. Robertson
The nature of Mr. Robertsons Ailments, were at
first doubtfull, and they appeared to be with some -
danger; but upon a second view their nature is less -
doubtfull, and I am very confident they will soon ad¬
mitt of an entire cure.
To secure this it is necessary that Mr. Robertson
continues his Exercise, and particularly that he is very
much on horseback, but riding always gently.
At the same it will be proper for him to take
a cold bath two or three times a week. He should take
it always in the morning, and at present he may take
it in any brook or River that is near to him; but when
the weather becomes colder, it will be necessary for him to
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take it within doors. At first it will be enough to dip his
body once, but when he is a little accustomed to it, he may
dip himself two or three times. He must always dip his
head with the rest of his body; and for that purpose -
should cut out his hair and wear a wig.
In diet he must take care to keep his stomach
always light, taking moderately of the lighter kinds
of animal food, and avoiding carefully to take much
of roots or Greens. He may take milk if he digests it-
easily, but it will be best for him always to take his milk
with an equal part of water gruel, and well sweetened
with sugar.
His drink should be plain water, and he -
should not take any beer. Tea whether Green or Bohea,
is also very improper for him, but he may continue his
Cocoa.
By this Regimen I expect in a year or two that
he will get perfectly well; But in Autumn & Spring for
a month together, he should take the Medicines ordered
below 1
Notes:
1: No recipe transcribed, but the gap left below was probably intended for this purpose.
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