The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2721] From: Mr James Bisset / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr James Bisset (Patient) / 13 October 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Bisset, concerning his own case. He has has arrived at Montrose and mentions also writing to Dr Hamilton but has received no reply. An amanuensis appears to have written his letter and Bisset signed it.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2721 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1762 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 13 October 1785 |
| 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 James Bisset, concerning his own case. He has has arrived at Montrose and mentions also writing to Dr Hamilton but has received no reply. An amanuensis appears to have written his letter and Bisset signed it. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1159] |
Case of Mr James Bisset who in 1784 has recently visited Cullen regarding gout in his ankle; by 1785 he is being described by a brother as very valetudinary when about to call on Cullen again. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3388] | Author | Mr James Bisset |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3388] | Patient | Mr James Bisset |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3390] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Hamilton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
By the time I arrived at Montrose, I found
myself more distressed and uneasy than usual, in two days after I
was settled at home I found the Pain in my right Ancle, which has
turned out a regular fit of the Gout with great Inflammation and
swelling; it hath since siezed the left Foot rather in a more violent
Degree. I shall be glad you will take the Trouble to inform me
if I should use the Preparation of Gum guaiac as directed during
the Fit. The Bathing I suppose must be put off for sometime,
pray would salt Water be preferable to fresh; be so good as to mention
also the Method of cleaning Flannels without washing, which you
spoke of, and if any Directions are proper during the Continuance
of the present Attack, or, perhaps what is more necessary, in my Conduct
afterwards, be so good as mention it. I wrote Dr. Hamilton lately
but have had no Reply. I will expect the Pleasure of hearing
either from him or you soon, and remain respectfully
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
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William Cullen Esqr. M. D.
Edinburgh
Mr. Jas. Bisset
October 1785
Diplomatic Text
By the time I arrived at Montrose, I found
myself more distressed and uneasy than usual, in two days after I
was settled at home I found the Pain in my right Ancle, which has
turned out a regular fit of the Gout with great Inflammation and
swelling; it hath since siezed the left Foot rather in a more violent
Degree. I shall be glad you will take the Trouble to inform me
if I should use the Preparation of Gum guaiac as directed during
the Fit. The Bathing I suppose must be put off for sometime,
pray would salt Water be preferable to fresh; be so good as to mention
also the Method of cleaning Flannels without washing, which you
spoke of, and if any Directions are proper during the Continuance
of the present Attack, or, perhaps what is more necessary, in my Conduct
afterwards, be so good as mention it. I wrote Dr. Hamilton lately
but have had no Reply. I will expect the Pleasure of hearing
either from him or you soon, and remain respectfully
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
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William Cullen Esqr. M. D.
Edinburgh
Mr. Jas. Bisset
Octr. 1785
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