The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:364] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Anonymous / Regarding: Mr Robert Gordon (Patient) / 28 November 1775 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Robert Gordon'. Cullen recommends against a journey to Bath as the ailment is not to be mended by warm bathing; rather, the patient should exercise on horseback in mild dry weather, and guard against cold.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 364 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/6/63 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 28 November 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Mr Robert Gordon'. Cullen recommends against a journey to Bath as the ailment is not to be mended by warm bathing; rather, the patient should exercise on horseback in mild dry weather, and guard against cold. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:440] |
Case of Robert Gordon who is given instructions on using a 'bathing machine' and later advised against going to Bath. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1571] | Addressee | |
| [PERS ID:1350] | Patient | Mr Robert Gordon |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Mentioned / Other | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
For Mr Robert Gordon
Tho his recovery has been slow, yet I do not doubt of
its proceeding to a compleat cure.
Not to be mended by warm bathing therefore I cant
advise a journey to Bath.
He should retire to the Country - Take exercise on horseback
in a mild dry weather. -- To take every precaution against cold
and moisture & to use cold bath with discretion.
The cold bath he has been using appears to have been
too cold for him. -- He must gaurd against this by using
the bathing machine & tempered water -- 4. fifths of
spring water to 1. fifth of boiling water, & his skin dried
with coarse towels.
No new directions about his Diet. - His mind
should be moderately occupied, but he ought to avoid every
thing perplexing or fatiguing.
A moderate Attention to Country affairs most sui¬
table for Mr. G. both now & thereafter. -- For tho
his recovery may be compleat, it undoubtfull if it
will ever be for him to live a sedentary town life or
apply much to business &c.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Robert Gordon
Tho his recovery has been slow, yet I do not doubt of
its proceeding to a compleat cure.
Not to be mended by warm bathing therefore I cant
advise a journey to Bath.
He should retire to the Country - Take exercise on h.back
in a mild dry weather. -- To take every precaution against cold
and moisture & to use cold bath with discretion.
The cold bath he has been using appears to have been
too cold for him. -- He must gaurd against this by using
the bathing machine & tempered water -- 4. fifths of
spring water to 1. fifth of boiling water, & his skin dried
with coarse towels.
No new directions about his Diet. - His mind
should be moderately occupied, but he ought to avoid every
thing perplexing or fatiguing.
A moderate Attention to Country affairs most sui¬
table for Mr. G. both now & thereafter. -- For tho
his recovery may be compleat, it undoubtfull if it
will ever be for him to live a sedentary town life or
apply much to business &c.
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