The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:328]: Case of John McAlester, a boy who has recovered enough to walk, but who is still deaf. See also the later case from 1785.
Documents in this case
7 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:915] |
Letter from Hugh Marshall in Rothesay, addressed to Thomas Hay. Relates the case of a young boy 'who has been deaf ever since a fever he had last Summer'. | 5 October 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:3706] |
Reply 'For Mr Macallasters son'. about his deafness. No closer. | 6 October 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:944] |
Letter from Hugh Marshall to Thomas Hay, regarding the case of John McAlaster's young son, who is 'quite well now as to his health & walking but as deaf as ever'. Letter is annotated 29 December 1775, but dated as 1774 by sender. | 29 December 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:1182] |
Letter from John McAllester addressed to Doctor Marshall in Rothesay, regarding the case of his son Jamie. McAlester expresses his wish to consult Cullen again and acquaint him of the change in the child's sickness. | 30 November 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:1181] |
Letter from Thomas Marshall addressed to Thomas Hay, surgeon, regarding the case of Mr McAlaster's son which he sends as enclosure forwarding to Cullen. The spelling of 'you' as 'yow' is not absolutely certain, but is based upon an examination of the rest of the letter (e.g. the formation of the "w" at the close of 'now'). Letter is annotated 'Mr Maccallestors Son'. | 2 December 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:375] |
Reply, giving directions for Mr McAlester's son, regarding a complaint of the ear. Addressee possibly Hugh Marshall or Thomas Hay (see other letters linked to this case). | 23 December 1775 | |||
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[DOC ID:3850] |
Reply, 'For Mr Macalesters Son' | 30 June 1776 | |||
People involved in this case
11 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1654] | |
| [PERS ID: 1655] | |
| [PERS ID: 1656] | Samuel |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 434] | Mr Thomas Hay |
| [PERS ID: 1903] | James Hay |
| [PERS ID: 4025] | Mrs Hay |
| [PERS ID: 432] | Dr Hugh Marshall |
| [PERS ID: 1649] | Thomas Marshall |
| [PERS ID: 1650] | Mr John McAlaster (McAlester, Maccalester, Mccallester) |
| [PERS ID: 1456] | James McAlester (Jamie McAlaster, Mcallester) |
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 | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Ardlamont | Tighnabruaich | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Specific | Carrubber's Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Argyllshire | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
7 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 | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Place of Writing | Ardlamont | Tighnabruaich | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Carrubber's Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Argyllshire | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
