The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:2512]: Case of the nephew of Walter Riddell, possibly Mr Kennedy.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[DOC ID:4189]  |
Reply, 'Walter Riddel Esqr. Dumfries'. Letter gives advice concerning one of Mr Riddell's sons, who is suffering from jaundice. Cullen suggests sieving Mr Riddell Jr's stools to search for traces of biliary stones, although he thinks the ailment is more a spasmodic one. he recommends 'a teaspoonfull of good æther' and keeping his bowels open. He also refers to a case of Mr Riddell's (unnamed) nephew: 'wish I could give as good hopes of your nephew but think that pains should still be taken for his relief', and to Dr Gilchrist and Mr Yorstoun, and a Mr Ferguson. | 11 November 1777? | |||
People involved in this case
7 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 2150] | Mr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2149] | Mr Ferguson |
| [PERS ID: 115] | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
| [PERS ID: 1459] | Mr Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID: 1683] | Mr Robert or Walter Riddell |
| [PERS ID: 929] | Dr Thomas Yorstoun (Yerstoun, Yorstown, Yorkston) |
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 | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | 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 | Destination of Letter | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
