The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2735] From: Mr John Warrandice / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Warrandice (Patient) / 21 November 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Warrandice, concerning his own continuing case. Reply to be left with George Renny, Falkirk.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2735 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1775 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 21 November 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 John Warrandice, concerning his own continuing case. Reply to be left with George Renny, Falkirk. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:662] |
Case of John Warrandice (likely a pseudonym based on a legal term) who has had weak nerves since childhood and who believes he has weakened his constitution further through 'self-abuse'. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1208] | Author | Mr John Warrandice |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1208] | Patient | Mr John Warrandice |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1209] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr George Renny |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Forth Banks | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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As you was so obliging as to desire me
to write you when I wanted any further information respecting
my disorder I once more take the liberty of using that
freedom.
The whole of your directions I have observed carefully
both in regard to the pills - temperance - Riding, Cocoa, bathing
&c. and whether it is owing to them or not I cannot say
but upon the whole I find myself a good deal better. A
sort of stupidity however still remains of which I cannot get
quit. Things that used formerly to entertain me have not now
the same effect. Joy and grief too have not the same in¬
fluence. A Stupor yet remains which visits me prodigiously.
For some time past I have thought that the taking a little
blood might be of service and this I am the more confirmed in
that within these few days my eyes seem
a little blood-run
However I wish to do nothing of this sort without your
advice – I woud likewise wish to know if the cold bathing
ought to be continued thro the winter and how often - Whether
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I ought try another dose of the nervous pills - Or if there
is anything else you woud recommend ?
The only thing I have presumed to do of myself without
is the chewing a little rubarb twice a week or so - whether
this may serve to weaken my sensibility or not - I cant say
but it has served to keep my body open and has often served
to relieved me when I found my mind beclouded - tho the
latter commonly returns when the effects of the rubarb is gone. -
My meals I commonly eat heartily to which I hope you will
have no objection as I take no more at one time than
I digest before the next - I will expect to hear from
you in course and am respectfully
your very dedicated Servant
Direct as formerly care of Mr. Geo: Renny Falkirk
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Dr. Cullen
professor of medicine
University
Edinburgh
Mr Warrandice
Novr. 1785
V. XVII p. 327.
Diplomatic Text
As you was so obliging as to desire me
to write you when I wanted any further information respecting
my disorder I once more take the liberty of using that
freedom.
The whole of your directions I have observed carefully
both in regard to the pills - temperance - Riding, Cocoa, bathing
&c. and whether it is owing to them or not I cannot say
but upon the whole I find myself a good deal better. A
sort of stupidity however still remains of which I cannot get
quit. Things that used formerly to entertain me have not now
the same effect. Joy and grief too have not the same in¬
fluence. A Stupor yet remains which visits me prodigiously.
For some time past I have thought that the taking a little
blood might be of service and this I am the more confirmed in
that within these few days my eyes seem
a little blood-run
However I wish to do nothing of this sort without your
advice – I woud likewise wish to know if the cold bathing
ought to be continued thro the winter and how often - Whether
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I ought try another dose of the nervous pills - Or if there
is anything else you woud recommend ?
The only thing I have presumed to do of myself without
is the chewing a little rubarb twice a week or so - whether
this may serve to weaken my sensibility or not - I cant say
but it has served to keep my body open and has often served
to relieved me when I found my mind beclouded - tho the
latter commonly returns when the effects of the rubarb is gone. -
My meals I commonly eat heartily to which I hope you will
have no objection as I take no more at one time than
I digest before the next - I will expect to hear from
you in course and am respectfully
your very Odedt Sert
Direct as formerly care of Mr. Geo: Renny Falkirk
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Dr. Cullen
professor of medicine
University
Edinbr
Mr Warrandice
Novr. 1785
V. XVII p. 327.
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