The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4517] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) / Regarding: Miss Rebecca Glassford (Beckie) (Patient) / 12 October 1779 / (Outgoing)
Reply headed 'To Dr Stevenson C. Miss Glassford'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4517 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/12/84 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 12 October 1779 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply headed 'To Dr Stevenson C. Miss Glassford'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:329] |
Case of Miss Beckie Glassford who is suffering from various weakening symptoms, including a bad cough. |
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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:563] | Addressee | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
| [PERS ID:2585] | Patient | Miss Rebecca Glassford (Beckie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:563] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
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 | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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To Dr Stevenson Concerning Miss Glassford.
An Incipient Phthisis - The bloodletting was the safest precau¬
tion you could take and you seem to have carried it as far
as her strength allows, but I would not willingly thin
so, if any fever, pain, Dyspnoea or Cough be still urgent.
You have not yet exhausted the power of blistering &
I hope there was one applied three days ago. - I have a
good opinion of an Issue; but not in the pained part
because they nearly preclude Leeches Cupping or fresh blisters.
Her belly ought to be kept regular, but purging seldom
is proper in such complaints ----- If she is easily
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vomited & vomits easily, I have seen good effects
from gentle Emetics and at least from nauseating
Doses of Squills Ipecacuanh. or Antimony ------
Diet very properly ordered. -- I dont put much
faith in Pectorals, but I think every kind of
Demulcent may be given ---- But my advising
her to a change of Climate is worth all the above
and a great deal more
Diplomatic Text
To Dr Stevenson C. Miss Glassford.
An Incipient Phthisis - The bloodletting was the safest precau¬
tion you could take and you seem to have carried it as far
as her strength allows, but I would not willingly thin
so, if any fever, pain, Dyspnoea or Cough be still urgent.
You have not yet exhausted the power of blistering &
I hope there was one applied three days ago. - I have a
good opinion of an Issue; but not in the pained part
because they nearly preclude Leeches Cupping or fresh blisters.
Her belly ought to be kept regular, but purging seldom
is proper in such complaints ----- If she is easily
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vomited & vomits easily, I have seen good effects
from gentle Emetics and at least from nauseating
Doses of Squills Ipecacuanh. or Antimony ------
Diet very properly ordered. -- I dont put much
faith in Pectorals, but I think every kind of
Demulcent may be given ---- But my advising
her to a change of Climate is worth all the above
and a great deal more
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