The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2534]: Case of the daughter of James Simple [Semple] at Glasgow, whose eye inflammation, attributed to smallpox, Cullen considers part of a long-term weakness.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2369] |
Letter from William Whyte concerning the case of the daughter of Mr Semple, who will deliver the letter to Cullen in person along with her father. She has an inflammation of and discharge from the eyes. Some sums are scribbled on the wrapper. | 17 November 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4746] |
Reply, 'For Miss Semple'. Contains recipes for an aperient and eye ointment for William Whyte's patient in Glasgow, who has been to visit Cullen in person with her father. | 19 November 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2865] |
Letter from John Semple, concerning the case of his daughter. He had previously received advice from Cullen on her case in November of 1783, regarding a discharge affecting her eyes, after smallpox. It has now recurred, and the surgeon cannot find the prescription he used previously, so he requests a new copy. | 25 August 1786 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 5514] | Mr John Semple |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5515] | Miss Jean? Semple (Simple) |
| [PERS ID: 5513] | Mr William Whyte (White) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
