The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1615]: Case of Mr Govan who has an obstinate stomach disorder.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2378] |
Letter from Alexander Dunlop to Mr Govan, supplying a list of medicines he has already been described for his condition so that the doctor 'may order something further'. | 1 December 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4752] |
Reply, 'For Mr Govan'. Cullen supplies a detailed regimen, giving advice on diet, appropriate exercise, and guarding against cold. For Mr Govan's stomach disorder, Cullen includes recipes for stomachic pills, stomachic drops, strengthening powders, and laxative pills. | 3 December 1783 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 591] | Mr Alexander Dunlop (Sanders, Saunders) |
| [PERS ID: 4998] | Mr Govan |
Unique Places linked to this Case
1 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 |
Places and role of place
1 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 |
