The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:179]: Case of Mr Spittal, annotated 'Mania'.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3715] |
Reply 'For Mr Spittal',. Cross-referencing with ID:3722 implies it is addressed to John Whyte. A case of 'mania'. | 31 December 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:3716] |
Reply for 'Mr Spittal contd.'. The follow-up letter promised in ID:3715. The addressee can be inferred as being John Whyte at Dysart. A case of mania, for which Cullen advises on regimen, medicines, and the need for having someone someone 'of authority' manage the patient. He also mentions the possible need for using a restraining waistcoat. | 3 January 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:3722] |
Reply to 'Mr John Whyte about Mr Spittal'. | 23 January 1775 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1331] | Mr Spittall (Spittel) |
| [PERS ID: 487] | John Whyte |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Dysart | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
2 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 | Destination of Letter | Dysart | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
