The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:151]: Case of Mrs Innes of Muriefold, whose symptoms are considered 'nervous or hysteric'.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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[DOC ID:6132] |
Reply 'For Mrs Innes of Muirifold' | 2 September 1768 | |||
[DOC ID:4553]  |
Reply 'For Mrs Maclean'. Cullen suspects a schirrosity of the uterine system or ovaries, because of her continued menstruation after he believes it should have ceased. Comparison is made with the late Dr [James] Saunders' treatment of Mrs Innes of Muiryfauld. He recommends the use of Henbane Extract or of Cicuta. | 15 December 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:1827] |
Letter from Robert Saunders, the son of Banff physician James Saunders, concerning the case of Mr Innes of Muirifold. Scribbled as evidence of commercial posting. Mentions having studied medicine under his older brother [William] at London. | 18 March 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
11 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1933] | |
| [PERS ID: 934] | Dr William Chalmers (Chambers) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 35] | Mrs Innes (of Muiriefauld, Muiryfold) |
| [PERS ID: 774] | Mr Innes (of Muriefold/Muirfauld/Muiriefaulds) |
| [PERS ID: 852] | Dr Thomas Livingston |
| [PERS ID: 3116] | Mrs Janet MacLean (McLean; of Coll) |
| [PERS ID: 596] | Dr James Kenneth Saunders |
| [PERS ID: 755] | Dr William Saunders |
| [PERS ID: 773] | Dr Robert Saunders |
| [PERS ID: 7] | Dr David Skene |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Muiryfold (Murryfolds, Muirifold) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Writing | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Aberdeen | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Banff (Bamf) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Muiryfold (Murryfolds, Muirifold) | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
