The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1291] From: Dr Thomas Gillespie / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Crawford (Crauford, Crawford of Doonside, of Dunside) (Patient) / 19 June 1776 / (Incoming)
Letter from Thomas Gillespie, regarding the case of Mr Crawford of Doonside.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1291 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/388 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 19 June 1776 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Thomas Gillespie, regarding the case of Mr Crawford of Doonside. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:387] |
Case of Mr Crauford [Crawford] of Doonside who is being treated for gout. |
7 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:552] | Author | Dr Thomas Gillespie |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:626] | Patient | Mr John Crawford (Crauford, Crawford of Doonside, of Dunside) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:552] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Thomas Gillespie |
| [PERS ID:627] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Provost Walter Inglis Hamilton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Ayr (Air) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Doonside Estate / Dunside | Alloway | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I Received yours of the 17th last night, and would have delayed writ¬
ing you a few days, but that I understood Mr. Walter Hamilton was
expected out here, and I apprehend will wait on you again in the
way of his duty; you may therefore write by him if any thing
further occurs relative to Mr. Crawford's Case. On Saturday Mr.
Crawford was again siezed with the muscular pain in his side
which I did not know of when I wrote you in the morning. It
was not accompanied with any pain on the Top of his shoulder
as formerly. I applied another Blister that day, which very per¬
fectly relieved him. – It did not come on with rigor as at first.
The Blister on his Stomach seemed rather useful for a few days
by diminishing the pain on pressure; but he has at times since
pains of that kind, accompanied with a sense offullness and
stiffness, and I do think to the feel there is a considerable degree
offulness and swelling; but no hard inequallities. He takes
no ailment almost of any kind, except now and then a
little weak Beef Tea and Fruits. All meat and drink cause
fulness & uneasie sickness. I think his Thirst increased
while his Urine is not, and still high coloured & foul. His pulse
continues when at rest about 70 or 72. Three succeding days
he has had a pretty natural & regular motion in his Belly. The
sickishness and fulness were so great yesterday, that I made
him drink a few draughts of Horse Radish Tea & wash his
stomach. It fatigued him a good deal in mean time;
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but he found himself easier & lighter all day afterwards.
I also made his stomach & Belly be well rubbed Twice a day
with Camphorated Oil & Spiritus Lavendulae C: – This he also
thought was useful. He has not been able to extend his
airings on account of fatigue & weakness; and some
days has not been out at all on these accounts. He is hapi¬
est in Bed, and has Commonly abundance of sleep, both
thro' the night & naps thro the day. I think his flesh &
strength daily falling off and am afraid will not be able
to accomplish our intentions of Taking a Journey.
I am much afraid that the Gouty Cause has acted so
long on his stomach & neighbouring parts that some
species of congestion & change of condition has actually
taken place, that will bring on ↑a↑ fatal Chronic disolution.
If you think there are any change of Circumstances
from my former Accounts, and any thing new offers to you
I shall be glad to hear from you by Course of post or
Mr. Hamilton. Excuse this hasty Scrawl.
I am Dear Dr. always with greatest respect &c
your Obedient humble Servant
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To
Dr. William Cullen
Physician in
Edinburgh
✍
Dr Gillespie
Query
Mr Craufurd Doonside
19th June 1776
Diplomatic Text
I Recd. yours of the 17th last night, and wd have delayed writ¬
ing you a few days, but that I understood Mr. Walter Hamilton was
expected out here, and I apprehend will wait on you again in the
way of his duty; you may therefore write by him if any thing
further occurs relative to Mr. Crawford's Case. On Saturday Mr.
Crawford was again siezed with the muscular pain in his side
which I did not know of when I wrote you in the morning. It
was not accompanied with any pain on the Top of his shoulder
as formerly. I applied another Blister that day, which very per¬
fectly relieved him. – It did not come on with rigor as at first.
The Blister on his Stomach seemed rather useful for a few days
by diminishing the pain on pressure; but he has at times since
pains of that kind, accompanied with a sense offullness and
stiffness, and I do think to the feel there is a considerable degree
offulness and swelling; but no hard inequallities. He takes
no ailment almost of any kind, except now and then a
little weak Beef Tea and Fruits. All meat and drink cause
fulness & uneasie sickness. I think his Thirst increased
while his Urine is not, and still high coloured & foul. His pulse
continues when at rest about 70 or 72. Three succeding days
he has had a pretty natural & regular motion in his Belly. The
sickishness and fulness were so great yesterday, that I made
him drink a few draughts of Horse Radish Tea & wash his
stomach. It fatigued him a good deal in mean time;
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but he found himself easier & lighter all day afterwards.
I also made his stomach & Belly be well rubbed Twice a day
with Camphorated Oil & Spt Lavend: C: – This he also
thought was useful. He has not been able to extend his
airings on account of fatigue & weakness; and some
days has not been out at all on these accounts. He is hapi¬
est in Bed, and has Commonly abundance of sleep, both
thro' the night & naps thro the day. I think his flesh &
strength daily falling off and am afraid will not be able
to accomplish our intentions of Taking a Journey.
I am much afraid that the Gouty Cause has acted so
long on his stomach & neighbouring parts that some
species of congestion & change of condition has actually
taken place, that will bring on ↑a↑ fatal Chronic disolution.
If you think there are any change of Circumstances
from my former Accounts, and any thing new offers to you
I shall be glad to hear from you by Course of post or
Mr. Hamilton. Excuse this hasty Scrawl.
I am Dr. Dr. always with greatest respect &c
your Obt. huble. Servt.
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To
Dr. William Cullen
Physician in
Edinburgh
✍
Dr Gillespie
Q.
Mr Craufurd Doonside
19th June 1776
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