The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4019] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr George Hamilton / Regarding: Mr John Vans Agnew (Laird of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan [Scheuchan]) (Patient) / 19 March 1777 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Hamilton Phys. Dumfries C[oncerning] Agnew of Scheuchan'. A brief note to Dr George Hamilton on John Agnew of Sheuchan's case: 'From the history of his family, his own constitution & the appearance of his ailment, his fits I am persuaded depend upon congestion in the brain', and he expresses anxiety about possible long-term consequences.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4019 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/8/131 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 19 March 1777 |
| 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 Hamilton Phys. Dumfries C[oncerning] Agnew of Scheuchan'. A brief note to Dr George Hamilton on John Agnew of Sheuchan's case: 'From the history of his family, his own constitution & the appearance of his ailment, his fits I am persuaded depend upon congestion in the brain', and he expresses anxiety about possible long-term consequences. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:29] |
Case of Mr Agnew of Sheuchan who suffers from 'fits'. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:258] | Addressee | Dr George Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:1671] | Patient | Mr John Vans Agnew (Laird of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan [Scheuchan]) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:258] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr George Hamilton |
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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Sheuchan | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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For Hamilton Phys. Dumfries Concerning Agnew of Scheuchan.
Your letter makes me understand the case more fully but
not change my opinion. From the history of his family,
his own constitution & the appearance of his ailment, his
fits I am persuaded depend upon congestion in the brain.
The Consequences may be Fatuity or Mania, but I would
rather fear Epilepsy, Apoplexy or Palsy. These are to be
obviated by the Regimen & medicines befor prescribed, or
at least I would not give any new advice till I know how
he proceeds.
Diplomatic Text
For Hamilton Phys. Dumfries C Agnew of Scheuchan.
Your letter makes me understand the case more fully but
not change my opinion. From the history of his family,
his own constitution & the appearance of his ailment, his
fits I am persuaded depend upon congestion in the brain.
The Consequences may be Fatuity or Mania, but I would
rather fear Epilepsy, Apoplexy or Palsy. These are to be
obviated by the Regimen & meds befor prescribed, or
at least I would not give any new advice till I know how
he proceeds.
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