The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2313]: Case of Robert Richardson, who coughs up blood.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5812] |
Reply, "Dr Robertson C[oncerning] ____", although this appears to be a mistake: the letter is written to James Wood. It concerns 'a young Gentleman who is your patient', about whom Cullen was consulted the previous day by Mr Richardson of Pitfour. The young man (Richardson's nephew) has a respiratory ailment. Cullen's advice includes preparing 'artificial Asses Milk' from cow's milk mixed with water gruel and sugar. He sends his regards to Dr Robertson. | 24 April 1789 | |||
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[DOC ID:3581] |
Letter from James Wood concerning the case of Robert Richardson, nephew of Mr Richardson of Pitfour, Perthshire. He is now coughing up pure blood, and Wood and Mr Richardson request Cullen's approval of a plan to send him to the Continent for the winter. | 4 September 1789 | |||
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[DOC ID:5889] |
Reply, 'Mr Robt. Richardson'. Cullen had suspected a Phthisis Pulmonalis, and Wood's latest report confirms it. He recomments wintering in Lisbon, either via London or via Falmouth. | 5 September 1789 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5606] | Mr John? Richardson (of Pitfour (Perthshire)) |
| [PERS ID: 5607] | Mr Robert Richardson |
| [PERS ID: 2177] | Dr Colin Robertsone (Robertson) |
| [PERS ID: 5170] | Dr James Wood (of Keithick) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
8 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 | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Continent | Europe | certain | ||||
| Place | Lisbon | Portugal | Portugal | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Falmouth | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Pitfour House / Pitfour Castle | St Madoes | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
11 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 | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Continent | Therapeutic Recommendation | Europe | certain | ||||
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Lisbon | Portugal | Portugal | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Falmouth | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Pitfour House / Pitfour Castle | St Madoes | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Perth | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
