The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1935] From: Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Lady Grace Campbell (Stuart) (of Stonefield) (Patient) / 23 October 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from Dr Alexander Stevenson concerning the case of Lady Grace Campbell. He also thanks Cullen's sons Henry and Archibald for sending him their theses, and is 'perfectly persuaded that they will do honor to the Laurel be comfort to their father and of very general use to their country'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1935 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1014 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 23 October 1780 |
| 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 Dr Alexander Stevenson concerning the case of Lady Grace Campbell. He also thanks Cullen's sons Henry and Archibald for sending him their theses, and is 'perfectly persuaded that they will do honor to the Laurel be comfort to their father and of very general use to their country'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1277] |
Case of Lady Grace Campbell who is generally deprived of her 'powers' and suffers vertigo, headaches and other 'nervous' symptoms [see earlier Case 340]. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:563] | Author | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:861] | Patient | Lady Grace Campbell (of Stonefield) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:563] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
| [PERS ID:2347] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr James Swan |
| [PERS ID:544] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Dr Henry Cullen (Harry, Dr Henry, "the young doctor" ) |
| [PERS ID:545] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Dr Archibald Cullen (Ar or Arch) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Ayrshire | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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You already know Lady
Grace Campbel's History, so that I need only
add what has been done since she left you.
Mr Swan had given her a Solution of
Asafœtida with Laxative Gum pills -
On Saturday, I saw her on my return from
Ayrshire, when she complained of Head-ache
with Confusion, loss of Memory, dazzling of
her Eyes Vertigo & at times deficiency of
one Side - Pulse 64, languid.
I ordered a Blister to the head - which on
my return thither yesterday, I learnd that you
had recommended also - She had gone out
an airing with the Blister unremoved, no
Strangury - At four Afternoon I left her
to keep it it on till next morning, if not hurt
by it - She had used a Camphorated draught
Evenings & mornings, five grains in each,
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with a view to her risque of Strangury, as
well as for the Nervous Affection -
I desired also that the Bark shoud have
the addition of Valerian & a little Ginger,
She tried the Cold Bath tempered a little,
& became warm enough after
She is also to have a Spoonfull of Sem.
Sinap - a little bruised Mornings & Even¬
ings. The Blister will be kept open
in part -
I own I am anxious about this good
Ladys Case. I fear there is a general
decline, or the Nervous System impaired
from the very source . The Strengthening
& Stimulant Course seems to me most proper
for her together with some of those remedies
that are particularly called Nervous .
I shall be glad of your Directions & am
with great regard
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Dr Stevenson's most respectfull Compli¬
ments to Dr Henry Cullen & to
Dr Arch. Cullen for the Honor They
have done him in sending him their
Theses 1 - He is perfectly persuaded
that They will do honor to the Laurel
be a comfort to their Father & of very
general use to this Country
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To
Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Notes:
1: See Henry Cullen Dissertatio Medica, inauguralis, de consuetudine, ejusque vi et effectibus in corpus humanum (Edinburgh: 1780) and Archibald Cullen, Dissertatio medica, inauguralis. De frigore, ejusque vi et effectibus in corpus humanum. (Edinburgh: 1780). Although both sons studied medicine, only Henry became a physician (attached to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary), while Archibald eventually became a lawyer in London. As a close associate of Cullen, Gilchrist was on familiar terms with the whole family.
Diplomatic Text
You already know Lady
Grace Campbel's History, so that I need only
add what has been done since she left you.
Mr Swan had given her a Solution of
Asafœ with Laxative Gum pills -
On Saturday, I saw her on my return from
Ayrshire, when she complained of Head-ache
with Confusion, loss of Memory, dazzling of
her Eyes Vertigo & at times deficiency of
one Side - Pulse 64, languid.
I ordered a Blister to the head - which on
my return thither yesterday, I learnd that you
had recommended also - She had gone out
an airing with the Blister unremoved, no
Strangury - At four Afternoon I left her
to keep it it on till next morning, if not hurt
by it - She had used a Camphorated draught
Evenings & mornings, five grains in each,
[Page 2]
with a view to her risque of Strangury, as
well as for the Nervous Affection -
I desired also that the Bark shoud have
the addition of Valerian & a little Ginger,
She tried the Cold Bath tempered a little,
& became warm eno' after
She is also to have a Spoonfull of Sem.
Sinap - a little bruised Mornings & Even¬
ings. The Blister will be kept open
in part -
I own I am anxious about this good
Ladys Case. I fear there is a general
decline, or the Nervous System impaired
from the very source . The Strengthening
& Stimulant Course seems to me most proper
for her together with some of those remedies
that are particularly called Nervous .
I shall be glad of your Directions & am
with great regard
[Page 3]
Dr Stevenson's most respectfull Compli¬
ments to Dr Henry Cullen & to
Dr Arch. Cullen for the Honor They
have done him in sending him their
Theses 1 - He is perfectly persuaded
that They will do honor to the Laurel
be a comfort to their Father & of very
general use to this Country
[Page 4]
To
Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Notes:
1: See Henry Cullen Dissertatio Medica, inauguralis, de consuetudine, ejusque vi et effectibus in corpus humanum (Edinburgh: 1780) and Archibald Cullen, Dissertatio medica, inauguralis. De frigore, ejusque vi et effectibus in corpus humanum. (Edinburgh: 1780). Although both sons studied medicine, only Henry became a physician (attached to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary), while Archibald eventually became a lawyer in London. As a close associate of Cullen, Gilchrist was on familiar terms with the whole family.
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