The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1183]: Case of Mr Aitoun who is advised to travel to Buxton to gain strength and mend a stomach and bowel disorder.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4492] |
Reply headed 'For Mr Aitoun'. Cullen advises the patient to take a long journey by coach and by horseback when possible. He suggests the patient might want to go to Buxton to take the waters but believes travel will be of more benefit. | 24 August 1779 | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3780] | Mr Aitoun |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
2 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
