The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2088]: Case of Mr Burrow who has a problem with his eyes.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3215] |
Letter from Alexander Molison, concerning the case of Collector Burrow, who 'has at Different times observed some sensation before his Eyes like Lightning' and an 'opack body like a large fly' in his left eye, after getting cold returning home from the country eight days ago. He has been bled, blistered and had leeches applied. There is some pen-practice on the cover. | 7 September 1787 | |||
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[DOC ID:5521] |
Reply to Alexander Mollison, concerning Mr Burrow, the Collector of Customs at Port Glasgow. Cullen approves of the treatment given so far for his 'dazzlings' and 'musci [sic] volitantes'. In the postscript he advises that 'I formerly had dealings with Mr. Burrow know he is not a regular Payer, but now I shall depend upon you.' (Recipe is mirror-image on the back of the 2nd page, but also on a separate sheet on the next page). | 9 September 1787 | |||
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[DOC ID:3218] |
Short letter from Alexander Molison, sending the payment of two guineas from Mr Burrow, who plans to call on Cullen en route to England next month. | 12 September 1787 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 247] | Mr Edward Burrow (at Port Glasgow, Esq.; Collector Burrow) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 121] | Mr Alexander Mollison (Molison, Molyson) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 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 | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Country | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Country | Mentioned / Other | England | Europe | certain | |||
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Port Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
