The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:29]: Case of Mr Agnew of Sheuchan who suffers from 'fits'.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4002] |
Reply 'For Mr Agnew of Sheuchan'. Cross-referencing identifies the addressee as Dr George Hamilton in Dumfries. Advice on diet and exercise and how to avoid fits. Cullen proposes a pea issue in the neck and an aperient solution as the only two remedies. | February? 1777? | |||
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[DOC ID:4019] |
Reply 'For Hamilton Phys. Dumfries C[oncerning] Agnew of Scheuchan'. A brief note to Dr George Hamilton on John Agnew of Sheuchan's case: 'From the history of his family, his own constitution & the appearance of his ailment, his fits I am persuaded depend upon congestion in the brain', and he expresses anxiety about possible long-term consequences. | 19 March 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4072] |
Reply, addressed to Dr George Hamilton at Dumfries, with furtherr advice 'For Mr Agnew of Scheuchan'.. | 25 May 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4135] |
Reply 'To Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop at Barnbarrow by Wigton', concerning Mr Agnew [of Shuechan] . Success in treating his 'fits' very much depends upon how much Agnew trusts in Cullen and complies with the advised regimen. | 13 September 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1671] | Mr John Vans Agnew (Laird of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan [Scheuchan]) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2680] | Mrs Frances Anna Dunlop (of Dunlop) |
| [PERS ID: 258] | Dr George Hamilton |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 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 | |
| Specific | Barnbarroch House / Barnbarrow | Whauphill | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Dunlop | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Sheuchan | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
5 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 | inferred | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Barnbarroch House / Barnbarrow | Whauphill | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dunlop | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Sheuchan | Stranraer | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
