The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1467]: Case of Mrs Thomson whose symptoms are attributed to the 'fatuity' of old age.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:577] |
Letter to Mr Walker regarding Mrs Thomson, whom Cullen has visited personally; 'I find in general the marks of declining age'. He also remarks that he had been unable to call on Mrs MacEwan, and that he has recently suffered from influenza. Probably to John Walker in Kirkcudbright, where he has treated other members of the Thomson family. | 14 June 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:605] |
Reply to Mr Walker concerning the continuing case of Mrs Thomson, who suffers from 'fatuity' connected to her old age. Cullen recommends a perpetual issue in the crown of her head or the nape of her neck. | 17 July 1782 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5060] | Mrs MacEwan (McEwan) |
| [PERS ID: 5059] | Mrs Thomson |
| [PERS ID: 838] | Mr John Walker |
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 | Kirkcudbright | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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 | Destination of Letter | Kirkcudbright | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
