The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2399]: Case of Mr James Duncanson in Fredericksburg, Virginia who suffers from various disorders, including varicose veins and stomach problems, all attributed to a weakened constitution.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:97]  |
Reply 'To Mr. Thomas Duncanson Surgeon at Forres, for Mrs Duncanson'; the patient is his wife. Also mentions his brother, James Duncanson, in Virginia. | 4 July 1770 | |||
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[DOC ID:106] |
Reply for Mr James Duncanson in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A long, detailed regimen, with recipe for ointment given in English incorporated into the narrative. Cullen has apparently previously had a different account of his case from Duncanson's brother (Dr Thomas Duncanson) in Forres. James Duncanson has a variety of ailments, including varicose veins, to be treated with laced stockings, a stomach disorder and possibly gravel. The underlying problem is a 'laxity of the solids' resulting in a 'stagnation of the fluids'. Cullen recommends his former pupil Walter Jones, soon to be returning to Williamsburg, as a physician. | August? 1770? | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 21] | Mrs Elizabeth Duncanson |
| [PERS ID: 1093] | Mr James Duncanson |
| [PERS ID: 1564] | Mr Thomas Duncanson |
| [PERS ID: 5040] | Mr Duncanson |
| [PERS ID: 505] | Dr Walter Jones |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 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 | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Fredericksburg | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | |
| Region | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | ||
| Place | Rappahannock River | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | |
| Place | Williamsburg | Virginia | USA | North America | 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 | Destination of Letter | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Fredericksburg | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Forres | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Region | Mentioned / Other | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | ||
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Rappahannock River | Virginia | USA | North America | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Williamsburg | Virginia | USA | North America | certain |
