The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1333]: Case of J. Nicholson [Nicolson] at Wakefield, who attributes his present illness to 'excess of venery' since his youth and his turning to hard drinking to cope with pain.
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2671] |
Letter from J. Nicholson, concerning his own case, which arises 'from excess of venery in my youth and a continuation of it'. | 27 July 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5110] |
Reply, 'Mr J. Nicolson'. Includes a brief discussion of Cullen's fees. | 1 August 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2699] |
Letter from J. Nicholson, concerning his own case. He thanks Cullen for his earlier letter, and believes that 'if I had been happy enough to have apply'd to you in the early stages of my complaint I had doubtless now been a sound man'. | 6 September 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5147] |
Reply to Mr. J. Nicholson [Nicolson], confirming that he just needs to keep following Cullen's former advice on 'cold bathing and sober living' | 17 September 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2711] |
Letter from J. Nicholson, concerning his own case. He mentions not receiving a reply to his last letter, and is 'under apprehension you have not reciev'd it, or you wou'd not surely tamper with me'. | 3 October 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3225] | Mr Forrest |
| [PERS ID: 3224] | Mr J. Nicholson (Nicolson) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Doncaster | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Wakefield | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
11 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 | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Doncaster | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Wakefield | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Leeds | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Doncaster | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
