The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1491]: Case of Lewis Gordon of Techmury whose 'threatening' pains and other symptoms are attributed to the gout.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2129] |
Letter from Alexander Findlay, concerning the case of Lewis Gordon of Techmury, aged about 50. Memorial, outlining his various ailments: goutish, nervous, feverish and digestive. Findlay notes: 'I have often known people have an intermitting Pulse in health, but never such an unaccountable Variety.' he also outlines some of his treatments, including the flesh-brush and poulticing the feet. | 12 January 1782 | |||
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[DOC ID:256] |
Reply, 'For Lewis Gordon of Techmuiry'. Addressing Alexander Findlay, Cullen diagnoses Gordon's disease as gout: 'Tho there are threatnings of Atony and something Paralytic'. | 21 January 1782 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
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| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 783] | Dr Alexander Findlay |
| [PERS ID: 219] | Mr Lewis Gordon (of Techmuiry, of Techmury) |
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 |
| Place | Fraserburgh | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
4 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 | Fraserburgh | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Fraserburgh | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
