The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:67]: Case of Mrs Morison (Morrison), diagnosed with a 'uterine' weakness.
Documents in this case
4 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3759] |
Reply to Dr John Gilchrist at Dumfries concerning 'A Lady - with schirrosity of the Uterus' which Cullen thinks is cancer and therefore probably beyond cure. But Cullen suggests trying Cicuta (Water Hemlock) for which he provides detailed advice on its harvest, preparation and usage. He also advises on preventing the costiveness caused by giving opium for pain relief. | 15 April 1774 | |||
[DOC ID:901]  |
Letter from Gavin Fullarton, surgeon at Greenock, requesting Cullen's advice and opinion on the case of Mrs Morrison who suffers from an abnormal menstrual discharge he identifies as a uterine problem after bearing 'many children' and suffering 'many Miscarriages'. | 25 May 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:493] |
Reply 'For Mrs Morison' addressed to an unnamed practitioner identified from incoming enquiry as Gavin Fullerton. Cullen concludes that from 'frequent child bearing' and other long-term ailments, her 'Uterine System must be in bad condition' and he is unable to make a 'favourable prognostic', though he suggests using various medicines to relieve her symptoms. | 27 May 1774 | |||
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[DOC ID:3700] |
Reply 'For Mrs Morison', mentioning Mr Milne's account of her case, with a recipe. This casebook transcript is very heavily contracted. | 29 June 1774 | |||
People involved in this case
7 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 623] | Mr Gavin Fullarton |
| [PERS ID: 115] | Dr John Gilchrist (of Speddoch) |
| [PERS ID: 1386] | Mr Milne |
| [PERS ID: 417] | Mrs Morison |
| [PERS ID: 1049] | Mr Morison |
| [PERS ID: 1050] | Mrs Tucker |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 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 | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Writing | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Dumfries | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Greenock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
