The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1280]: Case of John Blair who passes blood and believes his disorder stems from the umbilical region.
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
[DOC ID:1910] |
Letter from John Blair, concerning his own case. He has an abdominal disorder and wants get Cullen's approval before following some recent advice on medication given by Mr Ballentine, his apothecary. | 5 September 1780 | |||
|
[DOC ID:2010] |
Letter from John Blair, concerning his own case. | 23 May 1781 | |||
|
[DOC ID:2064] |
Letter from Joseph Borradaile, surgeon, concerning the case of Mr Blair of Wigton, Cumberland, who had consulted Cullen in August 1780, and whose digestive complaint has increased. | 17 September 1781 | |||
|
[DOC ID:2078] |
Letter from John Blair, concerning his own case: he passes blood by stool. He mentions that 'You desired, in your last, Mr Ballentine might write, when any Thing new occurred- Mr. Ballentine does not attend me, nor any other of the Faculty'. However, 'By a Letter from Dr. Borradaile (who as a Friend has paid particular Attention to the Symptoms of my Disorder for about two Months past) you will receive more Information perhaps than I am able to give'. | 18 October 1781 | |||
|
[DOC ID:209] |
Reply to Joseph Borradaile, concerning Mr. Blair's case, which Cullen still regards as hæmorrhoidal. He advises on medicines and exercise, and indicates that Borradaile is a former pupil. | 27 October 1781 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 2403] | Mr William Ballantine (Balentintine) |
| [PERS ID: 2908] | Mr John Blair |
| [PERS ID: 180] | Dr Joseph Borradaile |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Wigton | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Place of Writing | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Wigton | North-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Wigton | North-West | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Carlisle | North-West | England | Europe | certain |
