The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2166]: Case of Mr McDuff who has a propensity for concealing his complaints.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:1809]  |
Letter from William Farquharson at Dunkeld concerning the case of Mr McDuff, who is to deliver the letter. He asks for Cullen's response in writing and explains the lengthy details he gives of the case due to the 'propensity [the patient] has of concealing his complaints, particularly from his Physician'. Letter also mentions the recent death of another shared patent, a Miss Farquharson. | 27 January 1780 | |||
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[DOC ID:4578] |
Reply headed 'For Mr Macduff'. Cullen provides prescription to help Mr MacDuff's digestive problems. | 16 February 1780 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 743] | Mrs Anna Cullen |
| [PERS ID: 663] | Mr William Farquharson |
| [PERS ID: 874] | Miss Amelia Farquharson (of Invercauld) |
| [PERS ID: 3759] | Mr MacDuff |
| [PERS ID: 664] | Mr McDuff |
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 | Dunkeld | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 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 | Dunkeld | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
