The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2003]: Case of an unnamed, young female patient who suffers from headaches and pimples on her face and back as reported by Dr John McMillan.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2798] |
Letter from John McMillan, a former pupil of Cullen, concerning the case of an unnamed female patient, aged 18, who has had skin eruptions and a rash since suffering a sickness four years ago. She has taken a goat whey cure on Arran. | 18 April 1786 | |||
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[DOC ID:5243] |
Letter to Mr McMillan concerning the case of his unnamed female patient with a skin ailment, Cullen writes 'I am a little uncertain by what post to send this letter; but have sent it by Cumnock, but shall endeavour to give you notice of it by the Dalmellington Carrier when I can find him', and that he will charge no further fee if McMillan has to consult him again on the case. | 23 April 1786 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4573] | Miss |
| [PERS ID: 4574] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4572] | Mr John McMillan |
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 | Dalmellington | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Cumnock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Arran | Western Isles | 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 | Dalmellington | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Dalmellington | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Arran | Western Isles | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Cumnock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Arran | Western Isles | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dalmellington | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
