The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4409] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Mr John Ord (Orde, of Weetwood) (Patient) / 10? April? 1779? / (Outgoing)
Reply headed 'For Orde of Weetwood Esqr.' concerned with how to employ oils for a rheumatic complaint and a noise in his ears, but recipes not copied (though space left on the page).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4409 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/11/147 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 10? April? 1779? |
| 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 headed 'For Orde of Weetwood Esqr.' concerned with how to employ oils for a rheumatic complaint and a noise in his ears, but recipes not copied (though space left on the page). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1230] |
Case of John Orde of Weetwood who has a stomach problem and pains in his back and shoulders. |
6 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:803] | Patient | Mr John Ord (Orde, of Weetwood) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
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 | Weetwood House / Weetwood Hall / Weetwood | Chatton | North-East | England | Europe | inferred |
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For Orde of Weetwood Esquire
[If all?] of his Nerves so much mended since I advised him formerly
that I have nothing new to offer on that subject and if he continues
the same exercise and manner of life he now does, I am persuaded
he will have as entire health as his constitution will allow
of -, - I must own his Stomach is still faulty in its first diges¬
tion & thereby frequently affects his head, but this I think can
have no consequence & I think can hardly be relieved by any
Medicine & he must be satisfied with the easy means of relief
which his experience has taught him
Two other ailments he complains of I hope may be
relieved. One the Nervous Rheumatic uneasiness which he feels
sometimes in the Muscles of his Neck & sometimes in
the lower part of his back.- For these pains and sense
of uneasiness which he feels Let him use the Discutient
Oil No1 to be anointed by a Persons fingers on the Muscles
affected. The anointing to be gentle but continued for a good
while commonly for ten minutes at a time. The part
to be afterwards covered with warm flannel. The best
time for anointing is the morning.
For the Noise in his Ears a few drops of the Oil
No 2. is to be droped into the Ear every night & morning for some
days together especially after any cold &c has rendered his ailment
worse. It is hoped the Oil by softening the Membranes will render him less liable
to it --- The Syrup No3, is intended to keep open the passage between
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the Mouth and the Ear - It is to be taken by a tea spoon¬
full or two at a time laid upon the tongue and swallowed
leisurely & this may be repeated several times a day. It is
especially proper when he finds his Nose much stuffed
& when he finds that the blowing of his Nose does not
dispel the Noise of his Ear as it used to do; but he must
not employ the Syrup too frequently as it may
be apt to render the throat a little sore & tender.
Tho Cold bathing has been of use in strengthening
Mr Ordes nerves; but I suspect that it does not agree
well with the uneasiness of his neck & back and as
the former purpose is not now so necessary I would lay aside
cold bathing, particularly Sea bathing till we try
the effects of the Discutient Oil
Diplomatic Text
For Orde of Weetwood Esqr
[If all?] of his Nerves so much mended since I advised him formerly
that I have nothing new to offer on that subject and if he continues
the same exercise and manner of life he now does, I am persuaded
he will have as entire health as his constitution will allow
of -, - I must own his Stomach is still faulty in its first diges¬
tion & thereby frequently affects his head, but this I think can
have no consequence & I think can hardly be relieved by any
Medicine & he must be satisfied with the easy means of relief
which his experience has taught him
Two other ailments he complains of I hope may be
relieved. One the Nervous Rheumatic uneasiness wc he feels
sometimes in the Muscles of his Neck & sometimes in
the lower part of his back.- For these pains and sense
of uneasiness wc he feels Let him use the Discutient
Oil No1 to be anointed by a Persons fingers on the Muscles
affected. The anointing to be gentle but contd for a good
while commonly for ten minutes at a time. The part
to be afterwards covered with warm flannel. The best
time for anointing is the morng.
For the Noise in his Ears a few drops of the Oil
No 2. is to be droped into the Ear every night & morning for some
days together especially after any cold &c has rendered his ailment
worse. It is hoped the Oil by softening the Membranes will render him less liable
to it --- The Syrup No3, is intended to keep open the passage between
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the Mouth and the Ear - It is to be taken by a tea spoon¬
full or two at a time laid upon the tongue and swallowed
leisurely & this may be repeated several times a day. It is
especially proper when he finds his Nose much stuffed
& when he finds that the blowing of his Nose does not
dispel the Noise of his Ear as it used to do; but he must
not employ the Syrup too frequently as it may
be apt to render the throat a little sore & tender.
Tho Cold bathing has been of use in strengthening
Mr Ordes nerves; but I suspect that it does not agree
well with the uneasiness of his neck & back and as
the former purpose is not now so necessary I would lay aside
cold bathing, particularly Sea bathing till we try
the effects of the Discutient Oil
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