The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:5944] From: Mrs Elizabeth Murray (de Montolieu) (at Darnhall/Blackbarony) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Elizabeth Murray (de Montolieu) (at Darnhall/Blackbarony) (Patient) / 28 October 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from Mrs Elizabeth Murray concerning her own case.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 5944 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1158 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 28 October 1781 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Mrs Elizabeth Murray concerning her own case. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1348] |
Case of Elizabeth Murray of Darnhall who in 1781 is already taking powders for her stomach and who suffers 'flying pains'. In 1786 she visits Moffat to use the waters to treat a skin 'eruption' on her neck and face. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2802] | Author | Mrs Elizabeth Murray (at Darnhall/Blackbarony) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2802] | Patient | Mrs Elizabeth Murray (at Darnhall/Blackbarony) |
| [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 | Blackbarony / Black Barony Castle / Darnhall / Darn Hall | Peebles | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Sunday night Darnhall october the 28th.
Sir
I am very Sensible (that as you say) my old
obstinate infirmity, cannot be expected to be readily Conquer'd
yet; I am persuaded, that if its possible to be removed, Dr. Cullens
wise & Judicious advice, is the only weapon I can make use of
to defend me from its Cruel Tyranny. I can with truth
assure you, that neither Cold, nor trespass in my diet, was the
Cause of my Complaint on Sunday night; but am willing to believe
it quite accidental. This day, I have finish'd all the powders
you was so good to send me; which have agreed quite well with
my Stomach during the Course of them, I have been but once
oblig'd to have recourse to my rhubarb, upon the whole
I find much less uneasiness & Soreness in my Stomach. My appetite
is as good as usual, & for the most part I sleep well.
at times I have flying pains in my Back & Limbs, & at the back
part of my head, if these pains happen when I am in Bed they
Commonly are relieved by a Natural gentle perspiration, if in
day time, they bring on restlessness & Lassitude. Sometimes my
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Urine is thick and yellow, and leaves a white Sediment
at other times is quite Limpid.
I have now according to the desire Continued my prolixity
and beg you will do me the favor to give me yourfurther
advice, and to acknowledge the two enclosed. 1
and to believe me, to be with true Esteem
Sir
your very obliged
Humble Servant
Eliz Murray
ps the flying pains I have mentioned, return but seldom
the Tincture of rhubarb I make use of is in Brandy
pray do you approve of it?
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Mrs Murray --
October 1781.
Notes:
1: Cullen's usual fee was two guineas, here being sent in the form of two banknotes.
Diplomatic Text
Sunday night Darnhall oct. ye. 28th.
Sr
I am very Sensible (that as you say) my old
obstinate infirmity, cannot be expected to be readily Conquer'd
yet; I am persuaded, that if its possible to be removed, Dr. Cullens
wise & Judicious advice, is the only weapon I can make use of
to defend me from its Cruel Tyranny. I can with truth
assure you, that neither Cold, nor trespass in my diet, was the
Cause of my Complaint on Sunday night; but am willing to believe
it quite accidental. This day, I have finish'd all the powders
you was so good to send me; wch have agreed quite well with
my Stomach during the Course of them, I have been but once
oblig'd to have recourse to my rhubarb, upon the whole
I find much less uneasiness & Soreness in my Stomach. My appetite
is as good as usual, & for the most part I sleep well.
at times I have flying pains in my Back & Limbs, & at the back
part of my head, if these pains happen when I am in Bed they
Commonly are relieved by a Natural gentle perspiration, if in
day time, they bring on restlessness & Lassitude. Sometimes my
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Urine is thick and yellow, and leaves a white Sediment
at other times is quite Limpid.
I have now according to ye desire Continued my prolixity
and beg you will do me the favor to give me yrfurther
advice, and to acknowledge the two enclosed. 1
and to believe me, to be with true Esteem
Sir
yr very obliged
Humble Servant
Eliz Murray
ps the flying pains I have mentioned, return but seldom
the Tincture of rhubarb I make use of is in Brandy
pray do you approve of it?
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Mrs Murray --
Octr 1781.
Notes:
1: Cullen's usual fee was two guineas, here being sent in the form of two banknotes.
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