The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2488]: Case of the Dowager Countess of Dumfries who has gout.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5501] |
Reply, 'For the Countess Dowager of Dumfries'. This letter concerns the Countess Dowager of Dumfries, whose case Cullen considers 'entirely Gouty'. He gives advice for her taking the waters and bathing in Buxton, and on diet. Prescriptions are provided in case she needs them. Copy is of poor quality in some places. A retained draft copy may be found in [DOC ID:3212]. | 2 August 1787 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4249] | Lady Anne Gordon (Dowager Countess of Dumfries ) |
| [PERS ID: 449] | Countess Margaret McDouall or McDouall-Crichton (Lady Dumfries, Countess of Dumfries) |
| [PERS ID: 1335] | Dr Nathaniel Spens, Spence |
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 | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
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 | Therapeutic Recommendation | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain |
