The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3453] From: Mr John Millar / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: [A matter not directly regarding a patient] / 20 January 1789 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Millar, Stornoway, a former student of Cullen's. He writes about Cullen's observation on tetanus being more common in the Highlands than the Lowlands. He has seen many children killed by it and offers his observations on the progress of the disease 'for the benefit of society'. Millar was a student of Cullen's.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3453 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/2342 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 20 January 1789 |
| 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 Millar, Stornoway, a former student of Cullen's. He writes about Cullen's observation on tetanus being more common in the Highlands than the Lowlands. He has seen many children killed by it and offers his observations on the progress of the disease 'for the benefit of society'. Millar was a student of Cullen's. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2323] |
Case of John Millar, a former student of Cullen's who, while seeking advice on treating the convulsive disorders of children reports his own severe stomach disorder. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:5562] | Author | Mr John Millar |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5562] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Millar |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Stornoway | Western Isles | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Isle of Lewis | Western Isles | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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