The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1448]: Case of the Duchess of Gordon whose complaints, for which she is advised on taking a course of goat whey, are considered rheumatic and nervous.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:527] |
Reply, 'Her Grace the Dutchess of Gordon', signed by Cullen, Nathaniel Spens, and Alexander Wood. They find her constitution to be very good 'in spite of many shocks it has received', but with a disposition to rheumatic and nervous complaints. They suggest measures, chiefly dietary, for preventing these. | 13 April 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:4965] |
Reply 'For Her Grace The Dutchess of Gordon' | 8 January 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3442] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3441] | Lady Jane Gordon (Duchess of Gordon) |
| [PERS ID: 1335] | Dr Nathaniel Spens, Spence |
| [PERS ID: 588] | Mr Alexander Wood |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 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 |
| Place | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
2 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 | Therapeutic Recommendation | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
