The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2111]: Case of the Revd. Wright who has a severe bilious disorder.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3444] |
Case note by Rev. Mr. Wright, Minister of Trinity Gask (near Auchterarder), describing his own case history of bilious and gastric ailments, with perspiration of the hands. It may be missing a covering note from a physician. | December 1788 | |||
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[DOC ID:5760] |
Reply headed 'For the Revd. Mr. Wright'. Cullen believes he is suffering from 'a redundancy of bile', which may be difficult to cure. He gives advice on treatment and diet, and a prescription for strengthening powders. | 8 December 1788 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4743] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4742] | Reverend John Wright (of Trinity Gask) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Trinity Gask | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
4 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 | Trinity Gask | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Trinity Gask | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
