The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:801] From: James Russell / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Earl James Ogilvie (Ogilvy; 7th Earl of Findlater, 4th Earl of Seafield; Lord Deskford (before 1770)) (Patient) / 22 June 1768 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Russell on the case of Lord Deskford, who seems to be recovering since an earlier report. Also mentions the case of Mr Davidson, who 'is recovering well'. Probably addressed to Cullen but no evidence for this.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 801 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/70 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 22 June 1768 |
| 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 James Russell on the case of Lord Deskford, who seems to be recovering since an earlier report. Also mentions the case of Mr Davidson, who 'is recovering well'. Probably addressed to Cullen but no evidence for this. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:119] |
Case of Lord Deskford, who is seriously ill but less restless. See also Case 1341. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:322] | Author | James Russell |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:76] | Patient | Earl James Ogilvie (Ogilvy; 7th Earl of Findlater, 4th Earl of Seafield; Lord Deskford (before 1770)) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:322] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | James Russell |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen House | Cullen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Cullen House 22d June
1768
When I arrived here on monday
morning betwixt 9 & 10 o'clock, I learned that
Lord Deskford had been better since thursday,
when the account, sent us, of his case was drawn up. Since I came he has passed almost the
whole time in sleep. From one to two hours at
a time. His waking intervals a very few minutes,
his only food bread & courant Jelly, his only drink
milk & water: the quantity of both moderate, but
sufficient. His pulse from 94 to 112: the variations
irregular, or accidental. I once found it 10 fewer
after eating than immediately before. The Physicians
have been all along watching remissions, wishing
for an opportunity to throw in some bark; but
found none: nor is it none expected.
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The state of the pulse has continued much at
one for many days; other Symptoms wearing off.
Since I have been here, the confusion when he
awakes, & impatience to be answerd when he
calls, have gradually abated; his sleeps become
gradually quieter, & his strength returns.
his urine begins to break into clouds. His
tongue clean. All the Physicians have left us.
MrsRussell will be glad to write me, on
your authority, that Mr Davidson is recovering
well.
This family desire to be remembered to
you.
Diplomatic Text
Cullen House 22d June
1768
When I arrived here on monday
morning betwixt 9 & 10 o'clock, I learned that
Ld Deskford had been better since thursday,
when the account, sent us, of his case was drawn up. Since I came he has passed almost the
whole time in sleep. From one to two hours at
a time. His waking intervals a very few minutes,
his only food bread & courant Jelly, his only drink
milk & water: the quantity of both moderate, but
sufficient. His pulse from 94 to 112: the variations
irregular, or accidental. I once found it 10 fewer
after eating than immediately before. The Physicians
have been all along watching remissions, wishing
for an opportunity to throw in some bark; but
found none: nor is it none expected.
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The state of the pulse has continued much at
one for many days; other Symptoms wearing off.
Since I have been here, the confusion when he
awakes, & impatience to be answerd when he
calls, have gradually abated; his sleeps become
gradually quieter, & his strength returns.
his urine begins to break into clouds. His
tongue clean. All the Physicians have left us.
MrsRussell will be glad to write me, on
your authority, that Mr Davidson is recovering
well.
This family desire to be remembered to
you.
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