The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2203] From: Mrs M. Campbell (of Greenock) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs M. Campbell (of Greenock) (Patient) / 8 May 1782 / (Incoming)
Letter from M. Campbell, concerning her own case.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2203 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1275 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 8 May 1782 |
| 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 M. Campbell, concerning her own case. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1504] |
Case of Mrs Campbell at Greenock who is takes a liniment, balsamic and electuary for a range of symptoms, including a discharge and back pains. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3237] | Author | Mrs M. Campbell (of Greenock) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3237] | Patient | Mrs M. Campbell (of Greenock) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3662] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Neil Campbell (junior, of Greenock) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place of Handstamp | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Agreable to your orders have taken the Balsamick
Mixture for the Time you prescribed. I now
propose to begin the Electuary I was [now?]
able to take more than 100 spoonfuls in the day
My stomack would not receive any more with Ease
the Costive Complaint Continues very obstinate
for many days together and the Discharge has
been Constant and severe for this fortnight or
3 weeks: having it in my Power to go to a friends house
in the Country where I may have Goat whey
and Sea Bathing. I [beg?] To know your opinion
with regard to the Goat whey. The Bathing I have
your Directions for the {illeg} of my back
is Exceedingly Painful and [uneasy?] to me
I observe your Directions about my Diet. Breakfast
[is?] Milk and taken but Two Cups of Tea in the afternoon
when Convenient. [I will be glad to hear from you?]
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please to direct My Letter to Mrs Neil Campbell
Junior
Doctor William Cullen
at his House
Edinburgh
Mrs Campbell
of Greenock
May 1782
V XIV. p46
Diplomatic Text
Agreable to your orders have taken the Balsamick
Mixture for the Time you prescribed. I now
propose to begin the Electuary I was [now?]
able to take more than 100 spoonfuls in the day
My stomack would not receive any more with Ease
the Costive Complaint Continues very obstinate
for many days together and the Discharge has
been Constant and severe for this fortnight or
3 weeks: having it in my Power to go to a friends house
in the Country where I may have Goat whey
and Sea Bathing. I [beg?] To know your opinion
with regard to the Goat whey. The Bathing I have
your Directions for the {illeg} of my back
is Exceedingly Painful and [uneasy?] to me
I observe your Directions about my Diet. Breakfast
[is?] Milk and taken but Two Cups of Tea in the afternoon
when Convenient. [I will be glad to hear from you?]
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please to direct My L to Mrs Neil Campbell
Junior
Doctor William Cullen
at his House
Edinburgh
Mrs Campbell
of Greenock
May 1782
V XIV. p46
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