The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:895] From: Mr Alexander Mollison (Molison, Molyson) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: John Murdoch (Patient) / 27 March 1774 / (Incoming)
Letter from Alexander Molison regarding the case of Mr Murdoch, who 'stood his Journey without much fatigue, or any considerable Benefit'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 895 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/160 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 27 March 1774 |
| 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 Alexander Molison regarding the case of Mr Murdoch, who 'stood his Journey without much fatigue, or any considerable Benefit'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:140] |
Case of Mr Murdoch disordered by 'a severe catarrh' and associated symptoms of debility. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:121] | Author | Mr Alexander Mollison (Molison, Molyson) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:410] | Patient | John Murdoch |
| [PERS ID:121] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Mollison (Molison, Molyson) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Mr Murdoch after he Left Edinburgh stood his
Journey without much fatigue & any considerable Benefit
The afternoon he arived which was Thursday the 20th his stomach
was much out of order had a tendency to Vomiting, & took a
small dose of the Ipecacuanha Tincture which operate sufficiently
his strength is much on the Decline & the fever continues without
much alteration a greeter tendency to profuse sweating in
the mornings ___ & as he had felt a pain in his side continue
to be more constant & fixed I applied a small blister last
Night Which has Relieved him, the cough is much the same
The Linctus Elect. & Elixir Vitriol are continued &
has been two or three times out in a Chaise, which if his
complaints do not abate he will not be able to continue
From the consideration of that Debility that attends
him have not yet had Recourse to Bleeding, Which the
Fever otherwise might Indicate, the Provost & he Desired I
should let you know how he is from time to time, and will
be glad to hear from you in course & I Respectfully am
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient Humble
Servant
[pt.?] Glasgow. 27th March
1774
[Page 2]
To
Dr William Cullen
Physician in
Edinburgh
Mr. Molison Concerning
Mr. Murdoch
with the Answer by
Dr. Cullen -
Diplomatic Text
Mr Murdoch after he Left Edinr stood his
Journey without much fatigue & any considerable Benefit
The afternoon he arived which was Thursday the 20th his stomach
was much out of order had a tendency to Vomiting, & took a
small dose of the Ipecacuanha Tincture which operate sufficiently
his strength is much on the Decline & the fever continues without
much alteration a greeter tendency to profuse sweating in
the mornings ___ & as he had felt a pain in his side continue
to be more constant & fixed I applied a small blister last
Night Which has Relieved him, the cough is much the same
The Linctus Elect. & Elixir Vitriol are continued &
has been two or three times out in a Chaise, which if his
complaints do not abate he will not be able to continue
From the consideration of that Debility that attends
him have not yet had Recourse to Bleeding, Which the
Fever otherwise might Indicate, the Provost & he Desired I
should let you know how he is from time to time, and will
be glad to hear from you in course & I Respectfully am
D Sir
Your most Obede Humble
Servant
[pt.?] Glasgow. 27th March
1774
[Page 2]
To
Dr William Cullen
Physician in
Edinburgh
Mr. Molison C.
Mr. Murdoch
with the Answer by
Dr. Cullen -
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