The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2001]: Case of George Gordon at Carnshalloch House, Kirkton near Dumfries (but his father appears to be in London), an infant who is being treated with laudanam.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:2872]  |
Letter from John Gilchrist concerning the cases of George Gordon and Francis Johnstone of Carnsalloch, described as 'our little patients'. Intimate tone. Cullen and one of his sons have recently stayed with the Gilchrist and his wife. Mentions the trees at Dalswinton and his wife's recipe for punch. Contains the immortal line: "But it is just the same thing; for I suppose I am now to hold that the merit of the Wife is transferable, or entirely belongs, to the husband". | 3 September 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5330] |
Reply to Dr Gilchrist concerning the cases of Mr Gordon and Mrs Johnston. mother of Francis Johnston. | 6 September 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:2926] |
Letter from John Gilchrist, reporting on the progress of Mr Gordon and Mr Johnston of Carnsalloch. Mentions discussing a case when riding with Cullen to Dalswinton. Illegible handstamp probably Dumfries. | 4 November 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5355] |
Reply to Dr Gilchrist concerning Mr Gordon and Mr Johnston. | 7 November 1786 | |||
People involved in this case
9 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1967] | Mr Cullen (Probably one of Cullen's sons, but no first name given.) |
| [PERS ID: 115] | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
| [PERS ID: 3599] | Mrs Marion Gilchrist (May) |
| [PERS ID: 3598] | Mr George Gordon |
| [PERS ID: 3601] | Mr Gordon |
| [PERS ID: 477] | Dr John Heysham |
| [PERS ID: 3597] | General Francis Johnston ('Mr Frank'; Major-General Francis Johnston, CB. ) |
| [PERS ID: 3600] | Mrs Janet Johnston (of Carnsalloch) |
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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Carnsalloch House | Kirkton | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Dalswinton | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
8 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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Carnsalloch House | Kirkton | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dalswinton | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
