The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:6263] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr / Regarding: Mr William Forster (Patient) / 7 October 1782 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Mr Foster Senr.'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 6263 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/15/225 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 7 October 1782 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'Mr Foster Senr.' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1486] |
Case of Mr. William Foster whose bilious disorder is attributed to the effects of having resided in the warm climate of the West Indies. |
4 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5084] | Addressee | Dr |
| [PERS ID:2855] | Patient | Mr William Forster |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5084] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr |
| [PERS ID:2776] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Foster (Junior) |
| [PERS ID:5084] | Supplemental Addressee | Dr |
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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | inferred |
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Mr. Foster Senior
Dear Sir
I cannot say much on the heaviness
pains of the head which Mr. Foster complained of last night
till I know more of them, and especially as you don't tell me
whether his pulse was any ways affected at the time of these
complaints. I suspect But as you tell me that his fever is
still on the decrease and that after all he was in pretty good
spirits I fancy the complaints of his head have been owing
to a little cold and will soon disappear again.
His having had but three stools for last 24. hours makes
me think his principal ailment is upon the decline but I
could have judged better if you had told me at the same time
what is the present dose of the anodyne and how often he takes
it. But however that may be I have no doubt of his getting
better and am clear that the powders prescribed would con¬
tribute to it. I think it impossible that five grains of
Rhubarb at a dose can move him too much and in advising it
I supposed it would be only a strengthener. But I am willing
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to proceed with caution and as I am certain that an absor¬
bent is proper for him and cannot purge I desire he will take
some of the powders without the Rhubarb and after taking
these for a day or two let him try one single dose with the
five grains of Rhubarb and let him take ↑it↑ towards the evening
when he may be certain that the Anodyne coming soon after
it will absolutely prevent its purging and afterwards you may
proceed as that trial shall direct, giving perhaps a dose of
Rhubarb and testacea every evening that is to take an Ano¬
dyne. With best wishes and Compliments to Mr. Foster
I am Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
William Cullen
Edinburgh 7th. October
1782. ---
Diplomatic Text
Mr. Foster Senr.
Dear Sir
I cannot say much on the heaviness
pains of the head which Mr. Foster complained of last night
till I know more of them, and especially as you don't tell me
whether his pulse was any ways affected at the time of these
complaints. I suspect But as you tell me that his fever is
still on the decrease and that after all he was in pretty good
spirits I fancy the complaints of his head have been owing
to a little cold and will soon disappear again.
His having had but three stools for last 24. hours makes
me think his principal ailment is upon the decline but I
could have judged better if you had told me at the same time
what is the present dose of the anodyne and how often he takes
it. But however that may be I have no doubt of his getting
better and am clear that the powders prescribed would con¬
tribute to it. I think it impossible that five grains of
Rhubarb at a dose can move him too much and in advising it
I supposed it would be only a strengthener. But I am willing
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to proceed with caution and as I am certain that an absor¬
bent is proper for him and cannot purge I desire he will take
some of the powders without the Rhubarb and after taking
these for a day or two let him try one single dose with the
five grains of Rhubarb and let him take ↑it↑ towards the evening
when he may be certain that the Anodyne coming soon after
it will absolutely prevent its purging and afterwards you may
proceed as that trial shall direct, giving perhaps a dose of
Rhubarb and testacea every evening that is to take an Ano¬
dyne. With best wishes and Compliments to Mr. Foster
I am Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
William Cullen
Edinr. 7th. Octor.
1782. ---
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