The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:574]: Case of Reverend James Munro with paralysis of the limbs.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3919] |
Reply entitled 'The Revd. Mr Munro of Kinloss', in which Cullen is sorry that there is little he can add to what he has already advised . Addressee identified as Mr Roger Herriot. | 4 September 1776 | |||
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[DOC ID:1354] |
Letter from Roger Herriot, replying to Letter ID 3919, seeking advice in the case of Rev. James Munro of Kinloss, on whom he has previously consulted Cullen. Rev. Munro is hemiplegic: the paralysed leg is swollen and he suffers from pains in the arm. He has been treated for fever and suffers from costiveness. Herriot discusses exercise with the 'Spring Deal'. 'Electricity has been recommended, but a machine could not be got'. | 27 January 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:3996] |
Reply, 'Mr Herriot C[oncerning] Mr Munro. Cullen recommends medications, and continuation of friction on Rev. Munro's paralysed limbs and of the issue in his head. He also suggests using the 'Spring deal' for exercise and electricity on the arm and leg. | 6 February 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1546] | Mr Roger Herriot |
| [PERS ID: 1547] | Reverend James Munro (Monro, of Kinloss) |
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 | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Kinloss | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Kinloss | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Kinloss | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
