The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2294]: Case of Mr Sanderson, the brother of the vicar of Morpeth, who 'has a diabetes'.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3457] |
Letter from Richard Sherwood of Staindrop to Rev. Mr. Sanderson in Morpeth, concerning the case of Sanderson's brother. He discusses his diabetes, 'which I am apt to think has been brought on by the abuse of Spirituous Liquors, as well as excessive ale drinking', and the treatment he is giving. He agrees that his case should be 'laid before some Gentleman eminent in his Profession'. Enclosed with Doc ID 3456. | 27 January 1789 | |||
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[DOC ID:3456] |
Letter from Charles Keith, on the case of Mr Sanderson, who has diabetes. Covering letter by Keith enclosing a letter from Richard Sherwood of Staindrop. This letter had been addressed to Rev Mr Sanderson, Morpeth, who was the patient's brother, and who had passed the letter on to Keith. Previously the patient had objected to his case being put to a physician 'eminent in his Profession' but now allowed it. Keith discusses the use of opium in diabetes cases, and sends greetings to 'Dr Henry' (Cullen's son). The enclosure mentioned is Document 3457, linked in this case. | 2 February 1789 | |||
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[DOC ID:5776] |
Reply to Dr Keith concerning Mr Sanderson's case. He thanks him for forwarding it from Richard Sherwood, and agrees with Sherwood's handling of it. He suggests some medicines and advocates the encouragement of perspiration with exercise: 'it is only by much exercise on horseback especially, or in a Carriage that I have known Diabetes cured'. He asks after Dr Keith's health and mentions that his own is recovered. | 4 February 1789 | |||
People involved in this case
7 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 5001] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 544] | Dr Henry Cullen (Harry, Dr Henry, "the young doctor"
) |
| [PERS ID: 3387] | Dr Charles Keith |
| [PERS ID: 4999] | Reverend William Sanderson (Saunderson; of Morpeth) |
| [PERS ID: 5000] | Mr Sanderson (Saunderson) |
| [PERS ID: 5002] | Mr Richard Sherwood (of Staindrop and Snow Hall) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
7 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 | Morpeth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Staindrop | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Durham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Darlington | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
9 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 | Morpeth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Staindrop | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Morpeth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Montrose | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Durham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Morpeth | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Darlington | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
