The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:596]: Case of Robert Fergusson with a suspected venereal disease. Not obviously same patient as Case 935.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:1385] |
Letter from Alexander Dunlop concerning the case of Mr Fergusson. | 24 March 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4026] |
Reply, 'Mr Dunlop C[oncerning] Mr Ferguson', signed by William Cullen and William Chalmers. They advise that Robert Fergusson is suffering from neither a venereal disease nor [bladder] stone, but an enlarged prostate. Mercury and cicuta are prescribed, with dietary advice. | 29 March 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:1398] |
Letter from Robert Fergusson, concerning his own case. He has been following the Mercury and Cicuta course recomended by Cullen and William Chambers (sic for Chalmers), under the care of Alexander Dunlop. He asks how to proceed further to complete his cure, and asks Cullen to write to him c/o John Glassford. | 26 April 1777 | |||
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[DOC ID:4047] |
Reply, 'Mr Robert Ferguson'. Brief note in response to Letter ID 1398. Cullen says that Fergusson has 'pushed the Mercury far enough', but advises that the Cicuta may not be in a good state, and that he will ask Chalmers to find some better. | 29 April 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
6 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 934] | Dr William Chalmers (Chambers) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 591] | Mr Alexander Dunlop (Sanders, Saunders) |
| [PERS ID: 1833] | Mr Robert Fergusson (Ferguson) |
| [PERS ID: 1619] | Mr John Glassford (of Dougalston) |
| [PERS ID: 1832] | Mr Hamilton |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 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 | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | 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 | Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
