The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1357] From: Dr Walter Riddell / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Sir William Carr (of Etal; Kerr, Carre) (Patient) / 30 January 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from Walter Riddell concerning the case of Mr Carr (formerly Sir William Carr).
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1357 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/454 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 30 January 1777 |
| 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 Walter Riddell concerning the case of Mr Carr (formerly Sir William Carr). |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:579] |
Case of Sir William Carr [Kerr] of Etal [Etall] with urinary retention and a suspected diabetes. |
14 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:561] | Author | Dr Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID:1717] | Patient | Sir William Carr (of Etal; Kerr, Carre) |
| [PERS ID:561] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Walter Riddell |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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I have the pleasure to inform you that
our patient Mr. Carr (for he no longer takes the title
of Sir William / is now so much better as to giue me
reason to flatter myself that he will soon be pretty
well, some of the Symptoms of his disorder being entirly
remov'd and the rest much abated. - the quantity of
his urine now hardly ever exceeds four pints in the
twenty four hours, and sometimes amounts only to three
pints, even when he takes five pints of Liquid, which
however is seldom the case, as he has no preternatural
degree of thirst -- His urine is stile a little sweet at
times, but generally its task is perfect natural; his
appetite is good, and he thinks himself growing Stronger.-
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I have, according to your directions, interrupted the use
of the warm bath, alum and Peruvian bark, and he
is now taking the Uva Ursi with Bristol - Water,
and goes out every day when the weather will permit
either on horseback or in the Carriage. - I cou'd have
wish'd him to continue the use of the Flannel Shirt,
but he found it so extremely disagreeable and even
painful that he has been obliged to throw it off and
wear a linen Shirt next to his Skin; he is, however,
well cover'd above.- He is exceedingly emaciated; but,
if his appetite continues, and he has no relapse of his
disorder, I am in hopes he will get a little flesh. ---
He desires me to present you his respects & beg your
acceptance of the enclosed with many thanks. ---
I am, with due regard,
Dear Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
Walter Riddell
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Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Dr Riddell--
Sir Wm Carr. ---
January 30th 1777
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Vvi p.84
Diplomatic Text
I have the pleasure to inform you that
our patient Mr. Carr (for he no longer takes the title
of Sir William / is now so much better as to giue me
reason to flatter myself that he will soon be pretty
well, some of the Symptoms of his disorder being entirly
remov'd and the rest much abated. - the quantity of
his urine now hardly ever exceeds four pints in the
twenty four hours, and sometimes amounts only to three
pints, even when he takes five pints of Liquid, which
however is seldom the case, as he has no preternatural
degree of thirst -- His urine is stile a little sweet at
times, but generally its task is perfect natural; his
appetite is good, and he thinks himself growing Stronger.-
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I have, according to your directions, interrupted the use
of the warm bath, alum and Peruvian bark, and he
is now taking the Uva Ursi with Bristol - Water,
and goes out every day when the weather will permit
either on horseback or in the Carriage. - I cou'd have
wish'd him to continue the use of the Flannel Shirt,
but he found it so extremely disagreeable and even
painful that he has been obliged to throw it off and
wear a linen Shirt next to his Skin; he is, however,
well cover'd above.- He is exceedingly emaciated; but,
if his appetite continues, and he has no relapse of his
disorder, I am in hopes he will get a little flesh. ---
He desires me to present you his respects & beg your
acceptance of the enclosed with many thanks. ---
I am, with due regard,
Dr. Sir,
Your most obedt Servt.
Walter Riddell
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Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Dr Riddell--
Sir Wm Carr. ---
Janry 30th 1777
✍
Vvi p.84
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