The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2540]: Case of a Miss Shaw [untraced] who is taking a goat whey cure [no way of connecting her to a Shaw family who present several cases of consumption].
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5037] |
Reply 'For Miss Shaw'. Advice for a lady or girl who is to spend the summer taking a goat whey cure in the Highlands. Date inferred from place in casebook. No incoming letter, so possibly a personal consultation; no firm identification possible. | 22? April? 1785? | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 5699] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5698] | Miss Shaw |
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 | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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 | Therapeutic Recommendation | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
