The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:434]: Case of Hugh Fraser who has a very serious abdominal condition.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:925] |
Letter from John Alves concerning an unnamed male patient (Hugh Fraser, an Inverness merchant), who has a very serious abdominal condition. A postscript by the patient's brother, John Fraser WS, adds that 'if he dies will Leave a widow & ten Children', and mentions his own acquaintance with Cullen. | 26 October 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:3709] |
Reply, 'Dr Alves about Mr Fraser', advising on obstructions to the liver and other viscera. Cullen pronounces the case 'unfavourable' but 'Nunquam desperandum'. He recommends use of cicuta and keeping his belly open. | November? 1774? | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 148] | Dr John Alves |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 581] | Mr Hugh Fraser |
| [PERS ID: 582] | Mr John Fraser (John Fraser of Borlum) |
| [PERS ID: 583] | Mr Masterson |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 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 | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | The Guard House | 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 | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | The Guard House | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
