The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1253]: Case of Henry Barclay of Coltness, and elderly man suffering a severe attack of gout.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1823] |
Letter from William Barclay, concerning the case of his father, Henry Barclay of Coltness. Undated but probably from February 1780. Sealed, but probably hand-delivered within Edinburgh. | February? 1780? | |||
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[DOC ID:4573] |
Reply 'For Henry Barclay Esqr'. Advice on blistering, and approving Dr McKinlay's treatment. | 7 February 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:4722] |
Reply concerning the 'Management of Dovers Powder for Mr Barclay' to undergo a sweating treatment, possibly for his physician Dr McKinlay. Includes advice on keeping up a sweat with blankets, warm water, and hot bricks. | 6 October 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3729] | Dr McKinlay (McInlay) |
| [PERS ID: 682] | Mr Henry Steuart Barclay (of Coltness) |
| [PERS ID: 683] | Mr William Steuart Barclay (Stewart Barclay) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 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 |
| Specific | Chessell's Buildings | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Coltness Estate | Wishaw | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Chessell's Buildings | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Chessell's Buildings | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Coltness Estate | Wishaw | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
