The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2200]: Case of a discussion over how to rear healthy children, probably written at the request of Lady Selkirk.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3324] |
Letter probably for Lady Selkirk(?), describing child-rearing practices in detail. Author - probably Cullen - believes cold bathing necessary, but 'Long nursing' beyond 9 months to be hurtful; describes the use of asses' milk and cows' milk, and feeding practices in the first years of life; the proper time to encourage children to walk; and their belief that purging is harmful. | 29 March 1788 | |||
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[DOC ID:5623] |
Reply, in form of a short letter to Lady Selkirk, discussing the suitability of buttermilk for young children. | April? 1788? | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 1017] | Lady Helen Douglas (Lady Selkirk) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 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 | Selkirk | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
2 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 | Destination of Letter | Selkirk | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
