The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:681] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Mr James Gordon (Patient) / 7 December 1782 / (Outgoing)
Reply regarding the case of Mr Gordon of Glastirum, who is 'much relieved in his complaints'. Cullen is pleased to hear of his improvement, and recommends riding as much as the weather will allow. In case Mr Gordon or his Lady wished to see this reply, to avoid causing them anxiety Cullen also sends an enclosed, private letter, addressed only to the correspondent (possibly the 'Mr Stewart of Document 659?), in which he cautions that there is the possibility of a fatal dropsy.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 681 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/15/168 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 7 December 1782 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine copy |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply regarding the case of Mr Gordon of Glastirum, who is 'much relieved in his complaints'. Cullen is pleased to hear of his improvement, and recommends riding as much as the weather will allow. In case Mr Gordon or his Lady wished to see this reply, to avoid causing them anxiety Cullen also sends an enclosed, private letter, addressed only to the correspondent (possibly the 'Mr Stewart of Document 659?), in which he cautions that there is the possibility of a fatal dropsy. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:582] |
Case of James Gordon of Glastirum who has a tumour. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5228] | Patient | Mr James Gordon |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5232] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Gordon |
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 | Glastirum | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Gordon of Glastirum
Dear Sir
I am favoured with yours of the 1st.
current concerning Mr. Gordon of Glastirum and am happy
to find him so much relieved in his complaints and mended
in his regimen. I have no doubt but the swellings of
his legs have contributed to his relief and may continue
to the advantage of his stomach and spirits. Whilst these
swellings continue moderate and while at the same time
his urine continues to be in due quantity I shall not think
it necessary to order any new medicine, but I must say
that the remedy of a pea issue is not only proper with a view
to his gout but will be one of the best means of preventing
the swelling of his limbs from going to any considerable
degree. I am clear that as ↑far as↑ the weather will allow his
exercise of riding should be continued and after the issue is
once well established it will not disturb his riding.
Tho his stomach is now in a much better condition than
formerly I think his continuing the Guajac is very proper
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and your attention to the state of his belly is very neces¬
sary. I was ↑of↑ opinion formerly that no kind of malt liquor
was fit for him but good porter is the safest he can try and
in the present state of his stomach I hope he may safely
continue his present supper. Wishing him heartily re¬
lief from all his complaints and with respectfull compliments
to his Lady I am with great regard
Dear Sir
your most obedient servant
William Cullen
Edinburgh 7th. December
1782.
For the private Letter see last page.
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This for your self
In case it should be necessary to show my letters to
Mr. Gordon or his Lady; I did not choose to say any thing that
that might give them unnecessary anxiety but think it
proper to say to you that though it is true that the swelling
of the limbs lately come on may give great relief to his
bowels & may otherwise be of no bad consequence, yet a
dropsy the common consequence and often the fatal issue
of atonic ↑Gout↑ is much to be feared and if therefore you shall
find the swelling to go on and increase very fast with
evident diminution of the quantity of urine you must
apprehend the a dangerous dropsy that may be difficult
to cure but must be attempted by diuretics and such
purgatives as may be able to bear.
W.C.
Diplomatic Text
Gordon of Glastirum
Dear Sir
I am favoured with yours of the 1st.
current concerning Mr. Gordon of Glastirum and am happy
to find him so much relieved in his complaints and mended
in his regimen. I have no doubt but the swellings of
his legs have contributed to his relief and may continue
to the advantage of his stomach and spirits. Whilst these
swellings continue moderate and while at the same time
his urine continues to be in due quantity I shall not think
it necessary to order any new medicine, but I must say
that the remedy of a pea issue is not only proper with a view
to his gout but will be one of the best means of preventing
the swelling of his limbs from going to any considerable
degree. I am clear that as ↑far as↑ the weather will allow his
exercise of riding should be continued and after the issue is
once well established it will not disturb his riding.
Tho his stomach is now in a much better condition than
formerly I think his continuing the Guajac is very proper
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and your attention to the state of his belly is very neces¬
sary. I was ↑of↑ opinion formerly that no kind of malt liquor
was fit for him but good porter is the safest he can try and
in the present state of his stomach I hope he may safely
continue his present supper. Wishing him heartily re¬
lief from all his complaints and with respectfull compliments
to his Lady I am with great regard
Dear Sir
your most obedient servant
William Cullen
Edinr. 7th. Decr.
1782.
For the private Letter see last page.
[Page 3]
This for your self
In case it should be necessary to show my letters to
Mr. Gordon or his Lady; I did not choose to say any thing that
that might give them unnecessary anxiety but think it
proper to say to you that though it is true that the swelling
of the limbs lately come on may give great relief to his
bowels & may otherwise be of no bad consequence, yet a
dropsy the common consequence and often the fatal issue
of atonic ↑Gout↑ is much to be feared and if therefore you shall
find the swelling to go on and increase very fast with
evident diminution of the quantity of urine you must
apprehend the a dangerous dropsy that may be difficult
to cure but must be attempted by diuretics and such
purgatives as may be able to bear.
W.C.
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