The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1417] From: Mrs Grizel Maxwell (Stewart) (of Carriden) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Jane Maxwell (Maxwell) (of Carriden) (Patient) / 9 June 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from G. Maxwell concerning the case of her daughter Jane. Place of handstamp illegible.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1417 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/512 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 9 June 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 G. Maxwell concerning the case of her daughter Jane. Place of handstamp illegible. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:867] |
Case of Miss Jane Maxwell of Carriden, who Cullen has visited in person and who is slowly recovering though has little appetite; mention of 'fits' may imply a fever. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1925] | Author | Mrs Grizel Maxwell (of Carriden) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1926] | Patient | Miss Jane Maxwell (of Carriden) |
| [PERS ID:8] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Andrews |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1925] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Grizel Maxwell (of Carriden) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Carriden | Falkirk | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Carriden June 9th
Sir
your little Patient has continued
pretty well ever since you saw her, she has indeed
no complaints, sleeps well, and yesterday and this day
has some appetite. but her Tongue is still foul, tho I think
rather better, than wit her Eyes a little heavy, and countenance
paler than usual. but what I am most uneasy about is
her Costiveness. she has had no stool since saturday about
three o clock. which made me give her a little magnesia
this morning instead of the Powders. which she has taken
regularly according to prescription
I will be extremely glad to have your opinion candidly
and fully upon her situation, with particular directi¬
ons as to Diet, excercise, and every thing that occurs
I mentioned to you her nice, and puny Appetite an
Egg is one of the few things she is fond of. Her Break¬
fast, of oatmeal Porridge and milk, and her four hours
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as we call it (consisting of bread and butter, or sometimes
Currant Jelly, or Honey with a Dish of weak Tea or milk
and water) are her best Meals. I beg to know if those
things are proper for her, and whether you approve of milk
as it comes from the Cow, or after the Cream is taken
from it you will likeways be so good as mention whether,
a little wine of any sort, after Dinner, is proper. I have
never made it a habit, though they have been now and
then indulged in half a Glass. Mr Andrews will write
you tomorrow or next day with regard to her Pulse
and what other particulars I cannot so well judge
of -- in hopes of hearing from you soon I am
Sir
your most obedient
humble Servant
G. Maxwell
I forgot to ask, in case Jane has any returns of her com¬
plaint if any thing can be done in time of the fit, or when
are the most immediate measures that can be taken
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To
Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Miss Maxwell of
Carridden ---
June. 1977.
V. VII. p. 55 &. 52.
Diplomatic Text
Carriden June 9th
Sir
your little Patient has continued
pretty well ever since you saw her, she has indeed
no complaints, sleeps well, and yesterday and this day
has some appetite. but her Tongue is still foul, tho I think
rather better, than wit her Eyes a little heavy, and countenance
paler than usual. but what I am most uneasy about is
her Costiveness. she has had no stool since saturday about
three o clock. which made me give her a little magnesia
this morning instead of the Powders. which she has taken
regularly according to prescription
I will be extremely glad to have your opinion candidly
and fully upon her situation, with particular directi¬
ons as to Diet, excercise, and every thing that occurs
I mentioned to you her nice, and puny Appetite an
Egg is one of the few things she is fond of. Her Break¬
fast, of oatmeal Porridge and milk, and her four hours
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as we call it (consisting of bread and butter, or sometimes
Currant Jelly, or Honey with a Dish of weak Tea or milk
and water) are her best Meals. I beg to know if those
things are proper for her, and whether you approve of milk
as it comes from the Cow, or after the Cream is taken
from it you will likeways be so good as mention whether,
a little wine of any sort, after Dinner, is proper. I have
never made it a habit, though they have been now and
then indulged in half a Glass. Mr Andrews will write
you tomorrow or next day with regard to her Pulse
and what other particulars I cannot so well judge
of -- in hopes of hearing from you soon I am
Sir
your most obedt
humble Servant
G. Maxwell
I forgot to ask, in case Jane has any returns of her com¬
plaint if any thing can be done in time of the fit, or when
are the most immediate measures that can be taken
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To
Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Miss Maxwell of
Carridden ---
June. 1977.
V. VII. p. 55 &. 52.
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