The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2320]: Case of Margaret, wife of Rev. Charles Stewart of Strachur, who has menstrual problems.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3458] |
Letter from Dr Charles Stewart of Strachur concerning the case of his wife, who suffers from fluor albus and vaginal discomfort. The letter is addressed to Mr Ivie Campbell, apothecary. He writes: 'And if you think proper to consult any medi[c]al Gentleman you may believe I shall not grudge the Expence'. As Stewart was only awarded his DD by St Andrews in 1804, this may date the annotation. | 7 February 1789 | |||
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[DOC ID:5781] |
Reply headed 'For Mrs Stuart', wih prescription and instructions for taking Copaiva Balsam on sugar. Cullen also advises on bathing. | 13 February 1789 | |||
People involved in this case
5 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 336] | Dr Ivie Campbell |
| [PERS ID: 5169] | Mr Duncan Campbell (junior; of Greenock) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5167] | Reverend Charles Stewart (Dr Stewart; Stuart; of Strachur) |
| [PERS ID: 5168] | Mrs Margaret Stewart (Stuart) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 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 | Strachur | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | High Street | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 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 | Strachur | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | High Street | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Strachur | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Inveraray | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
