The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:649]: Case of Miss Jeanie Campbell of Clathick whose symptoms, including chilblains and suppressed menses, suggest to Cullen that she has 'stagnant' blood.
Documents in this case
8 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:2270] |
Letter from A. Stevenson, Glasgow, concerning the case of Miss Jean Campbell. | 31 March 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4602] |
Reply about 'Campbell of Clathick's Daughter', who has epileptic fits, which are associated with suppression of the menses and turgescence of blood in the vessels of the brain. Cullen gives advice on bleeding and bathing: 'I could easily Venture upon Buxton when I durst not at all employ Bath'. | 1 April 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2315] |
Letter from A. Stevenson concerning Miss Jeany Campbel, whose case he discussed with Cullen 'both at Dougalstoun & here [Glasgow]'. | 4 September 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4707] |
Reply concerning the case of Miss Jeanie Campbell. Cullen gives advice on treatment, exercise and diet, for the suppression of the menses, chillblains and cold feet. He recommends electricity, 'The execution of all this is to be left to my friend John Anderson'. 'Dr Stevenson' is written at the foot of the letter - the addressee. The last page and prescription are in Cullen's own hand: 'Here my amanuensis has deserted me when I thought I had time to finish'. | 9 September 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4708] |
Reply concerning the case of Miss Jeanie Campbell, with advice on diet and turnip poultices for her chillblains. The prescription is in Cullen's own hand. | 10 September 1783 | |||
[DOC ID:2398]  |
Letter from A. Stevenson, concerning the cases of Miss McDoual and Miss Jeany Campbell. | 22 January 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4776] |
Reply, 'Dr Stevenson', concerning the cases of Miss McDowall, whom Cullen visited the previous day, and Miss Jeanie Campbell, for whom he still recommends electricity. The prescription is in Cullen's own hand. | 24 January 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:4915] |
Reply, for 'Mrs Campbell of Clathick & Miss Jeanie'. This letter concerns the case of Mrs Campbell of Clathick, who has rheumatism and catarrh, and her daughter Miss Jeanie. Cullen sends regards to all at 'Killermont', the family home in Dunbartonshire. Clathick is in Perthshire, but Agnes Colquhoun was wife of John Campbell, Provost of Glasgow. Killermont was her inheritance. | 15 September 1784 | |||
People involved in this case
10 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
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| [PERS ID: 5038] | Mr John Anderson |
| [PERS ID: 2318] | Mrs Agnes Campbell (of Clathick and Killermont) |
| [PERS ID: 3422] | Provost John Campbell (of Clathick and Killermont) |
| [PERS ID: 5028] | Miss Jean Campbell (Jeanie; Campbell-Colquohoun) |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5039] | Mrs Malcom (Malcolm) |
| [PERS ID: 4831] | Mr McDoual |
| [PERS ID: 4840] | Miss McDoual |
| [PERS ID: 4839] | Mrs Plenderleith |
| [PERS ID: 563] | Dr Alexander Stevenson (Professor; of Dalgairn ) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
11 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 | |
| Place | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Dougalston | Milngavie | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Killermont | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Ormiston Hill | Kirknewton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Faslane | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Clathick | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
15 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 | Therapeutic Recommendation | Buxton | Midlands | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Bath | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Dougalston | Milngavie | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Killermont | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Mentioned / Other | Ormiston Hill | Kirknewton | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Faslane | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Clathick | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
