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 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[DOC ID:4005] |
Reply headed 'To Mr Lorrain C[oncerning] Mr [Robert] Sanderson' | 20 February 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1368] |
Letter from John Lorrain regarding the case of Mr [Robert] Sanderson. | 22 February 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1369] |
Letter from Robert Sanderson to John Davidson, regarding his own case. | 22 February 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1375] |
Letter from John Lorrain regarding the case of Mr Sanderson. | 25 February 1777 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[DOC ID:4007] |
Reply, 'Dr Hall at Duns about Mr Sanderson' | 4 March 1777 | |||
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[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 | |||
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[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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |


