The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1201]: Case of John Smith, a Brechin merchant, who has rheumatism.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1783]  |
Letter from Henry William Tytler concerning the case of John Smith, a shopkeeper in Brechin, who has rheumatism, and has lately had an ailment which began with a headache and led to weakness, giddiness and an inability to hold his head up. Dr Ogilvy in Forfar is also involved in the case. He also reports the death of their last patient [possibly the Mr Gillies of Case ID:1204] also seen by Dr Robertson in Perth | 25 December 1779 | |||
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[DOC ID:1789] |
Letter from H. William Tytler, concerning the case of an unnamed female patient. Also mentions the death of her husband last summer, from complications from a fall from a Chaise, in which Cullen was consulted. Brief mention of patient Mr Smith which was discussed in a previous letter from Tytler (ID 1783). | 30 December 1779 | |||
People involved in this case
7 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 2564] | Mrs (Lady) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2894] | Mr Gillies |
| [PERS ID: 1028] | Dr Ogilvy |
| [PERS ID: 2177] | Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) |
| [PERS ID: 2725] | Mr John Smith |
| [PERS ID: 2426] | Mr Henry William Tytler |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Brechin | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Pitkeathly Wells | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Forfar | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Place of Writing | Brechin | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Pitkeathly Wells | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Forfar | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
