The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1545] From: Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) (Patient) / 8 August 1778 / (Incoming)
Letter from Alexander Inglis regarding his own case. he has been advised to undertake cold bathing at Edinburgh under the directions of Cullen and his associate, the surgeon Alexander Wood. Handstamp tentatively identified as being 'Hamilton'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1545 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/636 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 8 August 1778 |
| 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 Alexander Inglis regarding his own case. he has been advised to undertake cold bathing at Edinburgh under the directions of Cullen and his associate, the surgeon Alexander Wood. Handstamp tentatively identified as being 'Hamilton'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:210] |
Case of Alexander Inglis of Murdiston, who is being treated for a persistent gleet and related symptoms of an inflammation of the urinary tract. |
15 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:699] | Author | Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:699] | Patient | Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:588] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Wood |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Murdieston (Murdietoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Hamilton | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
I am favourd with yours by this Nights
Post, but I am at a loss how to explain with propri¬
ety and in what Manner to Obey your Orders as to
coming to Town immediatly, Seeing, towards the Close
of your Letter you say I may Use the Cold Bath
with safety -- If You deseyr ↑a Tryall↑ here, before I undergo-
a Course of Mercury under your Eye & Mr. Woods
I could wish to know that Distinction before I sett
out, not only As every Jurney I take hurts me, but it
may happen a few Days tryall of the fresh Water
Bath may make some Alteration to the better, tho'
I have little hopes it will, for every day I am worse
from the Heat of Urene, Incress of Gross [Runnery?]
mean time shall begin the Bath here- I beg also to
know if you could with propriety (after haveng seen
one) prescribe to a skilled surgeon how, in regard
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Confinement in Town will be very hard upon me, be¬
sides the Convenience & Agreeableness of being at Home
As to Diet it may do, from your Directions, tho at
the same time I am very [Sencible?], Mr. Woods Suffi¬
cency & Quality of his Medicines aught to Sway with
me, when under your Eye and from your Answer I shall
be [Bathed?] & prepare Accordingly I every am with Esteem
Dear Sir
your most
Obedient Humble Servant
Murdestoun August 8th
1778
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Docter William Cullen
Phisitien in
Edinburgh
Alexr Inglis
Aug 8. 1778
Diplomatic Text
I am favourd with yours by this Nights
Post, but I am at a loss how to explain with propri¬
ety and in what Manner to Obey your Orders as to
coming to Town immediatly, Seeing, towards the Close
of your Letter you say I may Use the Cold Bath
with safety -- If You deseyr ↑a Tryall↑ here, before I undergo-
a Course of Mercury under your Eye & Mr. Woods
I could wish to know that Distinction before I sett
out, not only As every Jurney I take hurts me, but it
may happen a few Days tryall of the fresh Water
Bath may make some Alteration to the better, tho'
I have little hopes it will, for every day I am worse
from the Heat of Urene, Incress of Gross [Runnery?]
mean time shall begin the Bath here- I beg also to
know if you could with propriety (after haveng seen
one) prescribe to a skilled surgeon how, in regard
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Confinement in Town will be very hard upon me, be¬
sides the Convenience & Agreeableness of being at Home
As to Diet it may do, from your Directions, tho at
the same time I am very [Sencible?], Mr. Woods Suffi¬
cency & Quality of his Medicines aught to Sway with
me, when under your Eye and from your Answer I shall
be [Bathed?] & prepare Accordingly I every am with Esteem
Dr. Sir
your most
Obedient Humble Servant
Murdestoun Augt. 8th
1778
[Page 3]
Docter William Cullen
Phisitien in
Edinbr
Alexr Inglis
Aug 8. 1778
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