The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4112] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr James Henry / Regarding: Mr James Henry (Patient) / 20? August 1777 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Mr James Henry -- Banff'. Cullen has consulted with Dr Monro about him, and they agree with Dr Saunders that electricity is not suitable for his treatment.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4112 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/9/85 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 20? August 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, 'Mr James Henry -- Banff'. Cullen has consulted with Dr Monro about him, and they agree with Dr Saunders that electricity is not suitable for his treatment. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:924] |
Case of Mr James Henry who is advised not to use electricity to treat an unspecified condition. |
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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:2078] | Addressee | Mr James Henry |
| [PERS ID:2078] | Patient | Mr James Henry |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:89] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Professor Alexander Monro (secundus; Munro ) |
| [PERS ID:596] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr James Kenneth Saunders |
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 | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Mr James Henry –– Banff –
P.S. Fruit of all kinds very proper for him
I have seen yours of the 15 to Dr Monro
& have consulted with him about your case complaints.
We are of opinion with Dr Saunders that Electricity
cannot be proper in your present condition. The Anodyne
taken now & then would be of service to your Cough &
to the wind in your stomach. The only other inward Me¬
dicine we at present advise is the Decoction of Tussi¬
lago, & taken to what quantity, your stomach easily bears.
We are glad the pain in your knee is easier & the swelling of
it lys. –– The only application we can advise is the Poultice
formerly prescribed by Dr Monro –– & for the Excoriation
you may apply any of the Lead Ointments – but the best remedy
will be bolstering so as to avoid futher compression. In all this
nobody can advise you better than Dr Saunders –
Diplomatic Text
Mr James Henry –– Banff –
P.S. Fruit of all kinds very proper for him
I have seen yours of ye 15 to Dr Monro
& have consulted with him about your case complaints.
We are of opinion with Dr Saunders that Electricity
cannot be proper in your present condition. The Anodyne
taken now & then would be of service to your Cough &
to the wind in your stomach. The only other inward Me¬
dicine we at present advise is the Decoction of Tussi¬
lago, & taken to what quantity, your stomach easily bears.
We are glad the pain in your knee is easier & the swellg of
it lys. –– The only application we can advise is the Poultice
formerly prescribed by Dr Monro –– & for the Excoriation
you may apply any of the Lead Ointmts – but the best remedy
will be bolsterg so as to avoid futher compression. In all this
nobody can advise you better than Dr Saunders –
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