The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1786]: Case of Mrs Forsaythe [Forsyth] who has a 'tremor' and partial paralyis down her entire right side, accompanied by other symptoms.
Documents in this case
9 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2629] |
Recipe by A. M., for Mrs Foresythe. On the reverse in a different hand, 'the liniment was applied after washing the arm with soap and water and a little flower of mustard'. The recipe is most likely from Dr (Alexander?) Haliday. His initials at the end of the recipe resemble his signature. | May 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2640] |
Unsigned case note describing the case of 'Mrs F, aged 51', probably Mrs Forsaythe. | June? 1785? | |||
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[DOC ID:2641] |
Unsigned case note describing the case of Mrs Forsaythe. | June? 1785? | |||
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[DOC ID:2639] |
Letter from Dr Haliday to Mrs Forsaythe, giving directions for infusing iron filings in wine and the rest of a suggested regimen. | 1 June 1785? | |||
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[DOC ID:5135] |
Reply 'For Mrs Forsyth' | 25 August 1785 | |||
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[DOC ID:2750] |
Letter from Mary Forsythe, concerning her own case. | 3 January 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5197] |
Reply, 'Mrs Forsyth' | 17 January 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:2815] |
Letter from Mary Forsythe, concerning her own case. | 19 May 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5267] |
Reply 'For Mrs [Mary] Forsyth', briefly concerning the continued application of electricity to her foot and suggesting the use of a table mustard plaister. Other letters relating to this case suggest that addressee is very probably Dr A. Halliday. | 25 May 1786 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 3060] | Mrs Mary Forsythe (Forsayth, Forsaythe, Forsyth) |
| [PERS ID: 2173] | Dr Alexander Henry Halliday (Halyday, Halleday) |
| [PERS ID: 3062] | Mr W. |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 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 | Belfast | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Ballynure | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Ireland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
9 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 | Belfast | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Ballynure | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | Destination of Letter | Ireland | Europe | inferred | |||
| Place | Destination of Letter | Belfast | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Ballynure | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | inferred | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Ireland | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Belfast | North Ireland | Ireland | Europe | certain |
