The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:28]: Case of Robert Sanderson who has a stiff neck and urinary problems.
Documents in this case
13 document(s) found in this case.
DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1363] |
Covering letter from John Davidson of Ravelrigg to arrange a meeting with Cullen, regarding the case of his brother-in-law Robert Sanderson, and mentioning his own symptoms of 'an irregular Gout' and anxiety. He is staying at Mr Graham's house in Milne's Square. | 8? February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1364] |
Letter from Robert Sanderson to his brother-in-law John Davidson of Ravelrigg concerning his symptoms: a painful stiff neck brought on by cold (a draught from a press), low spirits and urinary problems. He says that he is glad the Davidsons are better, and refers to some financial business with his wife (Mr Davidson's sister) and with a Mr G. Home. | 8 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1365] |
Letter from Dr John Lorrain, concerning the case of Robert Sanderson. It was originally enclosed within Letter ID 1364, to Robert Sanderson's brother-in-law John Davidson of Ravelrigg, and in turn enclosed by him within Letter ID:1363 to William Cullen. Place of writing is inferred from Robert Sanderson writing ID: 1364 from Duns. | 8? February? 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:5938] |
Letter from John Lorrain concerning the ongoing case of Robert Sanderson who has urinary problems. Dr Lorrain reports on the effects of Dover's Powders which have induced sweating. | 17 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:4005] |
Reply headed 'To Mr Lorrain C[oncerning] Mr [Robert] Sanderson' | 20 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1368] |
Letter from John Lorrain regarding the case of Mr [Robert] Sanderson. | 22 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1369] |
Letter from Robert Sanderson to John Davidson, regarding his own case. | 22 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1375] |
Letter from John Lorrain regarding the case of Mr Sanderson. | 25 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1373] |
Letter from John Lorrain, concerning the case of Mr [Robert] Sanderson. Covering letter for his letter to John Davidson (Doc [ID:1374]). | 25 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1374] |
Brief covering note, dated 'Thursday night', to Cullen from John Davidson, enclosing Letter ID:1373, dated 25 February (a Tuesday) from John Lorrain concerning the case of Mr Robert Sanderson. 'Mr Sanderson will be waiting with anxiety untill he has some further advice'. | 27 February 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:4007] |
Reply, 'Dr Hall at Duns about Mr Sanderson' | 4 March 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:1381] |
Letter from James Hall concerning the case of Mr. Robert Sanderson who became delirious and furious from the agonies of a severe headache after not heeding Hall's advice. Postscript mentions Sanderson's brother-in-law, John Davidson of Ravelrigg. | 5 March 1777 | |||
[DOC ID:4010] |
Reply 'Dr Hall C Mr Sanderson' | 8? March? 1777? | |||
These documents contain one or more that share the same date. We have manually applied an order based on what we know.
People involved in this case
10 found.
PERS ID | Full Name |
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[PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
[PERS ID: 1313] | Mr John Davidson (of Ravelrigg) |
[PERS ID: 1544] | Mrs Hannah Davidson |
[PERS ID: 1561] | Mr Graham |
[PERS ID: 4799] | Dr James Hall |
[PERS ID: 1552] | Mr G. Home |
[PERS ID: 92] | Mr Robert Ligertwood |
[PERS ID: 1621] | Dr John Lorrain |
[PERS ID: 1550] | Mr Robert Sanderson |
[PERS ID: 1554] | Mrs Annie? Sanderson |
Unique Places linked to this Case
6 found.
Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
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Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
Specific | Mylne's Court | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Specific | Milne's Square | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Ravelrigg | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
Place | Duns (Dunse) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
11 found.
Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
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Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Place of Writing | Duns (Dunse) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
Specific | Place of Writing | Mylne's Court | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
Place | Destination of Letter | Duns (Dunse) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
Place | Destination of Letter | Ravelrigg | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
Specific | Destination of Letter | Mylne's Court | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Specific | Destination of Letter | Milne's Square | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Mentioned / Other | Ravelrigg | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
Specific | Mentioned / Other | Milne's Square | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Place | Place of Handstamp | Duns (Dunse) | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |