The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1256]: Case of Provost Walter Hamilton at Murdieston who suffers from various symptoms including boils on his back, a swimming head, bouts of delerium and memory loss.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1880] |
Letter from Miss Christian Hamilton concerning the case of her brother, Provost Hamilton, 'whos situation of Health is very alarming'. He has boils on his back, lapses of memory and fits of stupor, and facial swelling. Other medical practitioners have been consulted. Their sister Mrs Crawford is also concerned about him. She also refers in passing to her father's medical treatment, and passes on regards from her brother Alexander. | 7 July 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:989] |
Reply 'Provost Hamilton. Murdieston', signed by Cullen and Alexander Wood. | 12 July 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:1005] |
Reply, 'Provost Hamilton' | 10 August 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1003] | Dr Joseph Black |
| [PERS ID: 1724] | Mrs Margaret Crawford (of Doonside) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 627] | Provost Walter Inglis Hamilton |
| [PERS ID: 872] | Miss Christian Hamilton (of Murdieston) |
| [PERS ID: 699] | Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) |
| [PERS ID: 3728] | Mr Alexander Inglis Hamilton (of Murdostoun) |
| [PERS ID: 873] | Dr Wardrop |
| [PERS ID: 588] | Mr Alexander Wood |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Murdieston (Murdietoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
4 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 | Place of Writing | Murdieston (Murdietoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Murdieston (Murdietoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
