The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:51]: Case of Major Charles Hamilton of Fairholme with palpitations and uneasiness in breathing.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:96] |
Reply, 'Major Hamilton of Fairholme', addressed to the patient. Major Hamilton is heavily overweight and has lung and heart problems. Cullen recommends as exercise “always carrying a weeding hook†and “pruning treesâ€, as well as riding. Cullen addresses the major as "Dear Charles". | 30 June 1770 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1250] | Thommy Aikman |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 30] | Major Charles Hamilton (Major Charles Hamilton of Fairholme) |
| [PERS ID: 1249] | Mrs Hamilton |
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 |
| Specific | Fairholme | Kirkton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 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 |
| Specific | Destination of Letter | Fairholme | Kirkton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Fairholme | Kirkton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
