The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4795] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr David Hamilton / Regarding: Mr David Hamilton (Patient) / 15 March 1784 / (Outgoing)
Reply, for Mr David Hamilton (here unnamed). Cullen is concerned at Mr Hamilton's continued lameness, which he blames on the severe weather. He proposes electricity (when the weather improves) and that Mr Wallace apply a bandage to support Hamilton's drooping foot.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4795 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/16/199 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 15 March 1784 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, for Mr David Hamilton (here unnamed). Cullen is concerned at Mr Hamilton's continued lameness, which he blames on the severe weather. He proposes electricity (when the weather improves) and that Mr Wallace apply a bandage to support Hamilton's drooping foot. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1660] |
Case of David Hamilton who has a sore hip and leg which is being treated with fomentations and electricity. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5285] | Addressee | Mr David Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:5285] | Patient | Mr David Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:216] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robert Wallace |
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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I am heartily concerned to find your lameness
still continues but I blame for it very much
the seas severe season we have had and I can
hardly hope for your relief till somewhat of a
warm season comes in. In the mean time
I can hardly propose any remedy but the
Electricity and I cannot even bid you be busy
in that till warmer weather sets in.
From the drooping of your foot which you
complain of I think Mr. Wallace can certainly
apply a bandage to prevent it and his discretion
will direct ↑both↑ the proper tightness and how long
it may safely continue tied up. Wishing you
heartily relief I am
Edinburgh 15th. March
1784
Diplomatic Text
I am heartily concerned to find your lameness
still continues but I blame for it very much
the seas severe season we have had and I can
hardly hope for your relief till somewhat of a
warm season comes in. In the mean time
I can hardly propose any remedy but the
Electricity and I cannot even bid you be busy
in that till warmer weather sets in.
From the drooping of your foot which you
complain of I think Mr. Wallace can certainly
apply a bandage to prevent it and his discretion
will direct ↑both↑ the proper tightness and how long
it may safely continue tied up. Wishing you
heartily relief I am
Edinr. 15th. March
1784
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