The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1457]: Case of Miss Clarkson who is prescribed a course of goat whey for her pectoral disorder.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:569] |
Reply for Miss Clarkson, whose ailments are 'of a threatening kind'. Cullen recommends a course of goat whey in the Highlands, and the use of thick shoes and warm stockings to keep her feet and legs warm and dry. Recipe enclosed. | 5 June 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:573] |
Reply to an unnamed 'Reverend', concerning Miss Clarkson, in which Cullen gives advice on her bathing and use of goat whey while in the Highlands . | 10 June? 1782? | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 3394] | Reverend |
| [PERS ID: 3025] | Miss Clarkson |
| [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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Region | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 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 |
| Region | Therapeutic Recommendation | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | ||
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
