The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:5242] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr James McNab / Regarding: Mr Henry Ivie-Nicolson (Ivie) (Nicolson of Glenbervie) (Patient) / 19 April 1786 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Mr Nicholson'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 5242 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/19/54 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 19 April 1786 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'Mr Nicholson' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2555] |
Case of Henry Ivie-Nicolson of Glenbervie (attended by physicians in Waterford), who has a suspected paralytic complaint and 'dimness of sight' all of which Cullen considers 'nervous' and for which the patient undertakes electrical treatment. |
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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:2807] | Addressee | Mr James McNab |
| [PERS ID:5787] | Patient | Mr Henry Ivie-Nicolson (Nicolson of Glenbervie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2807] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr James McNab |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Waterford | South Ireland | Ireland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Cork | South Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Dublin | Mid Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Waterford | South Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain |
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Mr. Nicolson
I have the honour of yours of the 6th. current
and am heartily concerned to find that Mr. Nicolson
has made no greater progress towards recovery, but
as you observe that his Nerves are deeply affected
it is not uncommon for us to find in such cases
the ailments somewhat obstinate. I am of the same
opinion I was of before with respect to the nature
of the case and I would prescribe still the same
remedies, with this observation that it may be
necessary to continue them for a longer time, and
I consider a fortnight as but a short time for
the employment of Electricity. As we have here
so I dare say you may have at Waterford or may
readily get from Cork or Dublin a portable
Apparatus that might be employed by Mr.
Nicolson in his own house, and I would earnestly
recommend this that it may not only be employed
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every day, but three or four times every day. With respect
to other remedies those you employed were very proper
but if a Mercurial is proper a preparation of it that
would go more certainly into the System is necessary
and to be continued also for a longer time, but from
some consideration I am not clear in advising such a
course.
I think the Seton was a probable remedy but to
be of Service it must have been continued for a longer
time. I find a pea issue in the nape of the neck an¬
swer the purpose very well, and it is much more
easy to the patient.
I cannot find it necessary to employ bark and
Steel in substance, for in my view of the disease they
are not tonic but Stimulant remedies that are ne¬
cessary, and even the latter may be superseded if
Electricity can by employed, but at the same time the
following can do no harm and may be of some service
Take half an ounce each of volatile Tincture of valerian and volatile Elixir of Guaiacum and one ounce of compound of Spirit of lavender. Mix and Label: Cephalic Spirits. Two teaspoonfuls to be taken in a little wine and water two three times every day
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The regimen you have proposed is extremely proper
but I think your allowance of Wine is full and especially
as most people in getting an inch will take a span and
I take Mr. Nicolson to be hospitable and chearful and
the most part of his Countrymen not to be abstemious.
That he may get good health is the earnest wish of
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient Servant
Edinburgh 19th. April
1786
Diplomatic Text
Mr. Nicolson
I have the honour of yours of the 6th. currt.
and am heartily concerned to find that Mr. Nicolson
has made no greater progress towards recovery, but
as you observe that his Nerves are deeply affected
it is not uncommon for us to find in such cases
the ailments somewhat obstinate. I am of the same
opinion I was of before with respect to the nature
of the case and I would prescribe still the same
remedies, with this observation that it may be
necessary to continue them for a longer time, and
I consider a fortnight as but a short time for
the employment of Electricity. As we have here
so I dare say you may have at Waterford or may
readily get from Cork or Dublin a portable
Apparatus that might be employed by Mr.
Nicolson in his own house, and I would earnestly
recommend this that it may not only be employed
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every day, but three or four times every day. With respect
to other remedies those you employed were very proper
but if a Mercurial is proper a preparation of it that
would go more certainly into the System is necessary
and to be continued also for a longer time, but from
some consideration I am not clear in advising such a
course.
I think the Seton was a probable remedy but to
be of Service it must have been continued for a longer
time. I find a pea issue in the nape of the neck an¬
swer the purpose very well, and it is much more
easy to the patient.
I cannot find it necessary to employ bark and
Steel in substance, for in my view of the disease they
are not tonic but Stimulant remedies that are ne¬
cessary, and even the latter may be superseded if
Electricity can by employed, but at the same time the
following can do no harm and may be of some service
℞ Tinct. valer. volat. Elix. Guaiac. volat. ℥ſs Sp. lavend. ℥j ℳ. Sig. Cephalic Spirits two teaSpoonfuls to be
taken in a little wine and water two three times every day
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The regimen you have proposed is extremely proper
but I think your allowance of Wine is full and especially
as most people in getting an inch will take a span and
I take Mr. Nicolson to be hospitable and chearful and
the most part of his Countrymen not to be abstemious.
That he may get good health is the earnest wish of
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient Servant
Edinr. 19th. April
1786
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