The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1700]: Case of Captain Duncan McNeill, who has recently developed giddiness, flying pains, palpitations and other fearful symptoms. By Spring 1785 he is found talking to himself and admits to being 'fearful of losing his Reason'.
Documents in this case
5 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2456] |
Letter from Esther McNeill (Campbell) (hand identified from comparison with letter 2612), concerning the case of her husband, Captain Duncan McNeill. Captain McNeill was suddenly seized with a giddiness in his head, flying pains all over his body, and heart palpitations. | 7 May 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4829] |
Reply, 'For Captain Neill of Dunmore' | 12 May 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4974] |
Reply, 'For Captain McNeill'. | 2 February 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2612] |
Letter from Esther Campbell, concerning the case of Captain McNeill, in response to Cullen's request to let him know 'the Diffrent turns Captn McNeills Disorder might take'. She reports that he is 'nothing Better what Ever' and 'worse since you saw him'. | 9 May 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:5055] |
Reply, 'Capt. McNeil' | 15? May? 1785? | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3061] | Captain Duncan MacNeill (of Dunmore) |
| [PERS ID: 3063] | Mrs Esther MacNeill (Campbell) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
8 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 |
| Specific | Dunmore House | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Argyllshire | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
10 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 |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Dunmore House | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Dunmore House | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Argyllshire | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Tarbert | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
