The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1181] From: Thomas Marshall / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: [A matter not directly regarding a patient] / 2 December 1775 / (Incoming)
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'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1181 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/282a |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 2 December 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) mentioned, but missing |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | 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'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [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. |
7 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1649] | Author | Thomas Marshall |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:434] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Thomas Hay |
| [PERS ID:1649] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Thomas Marshall |
| [PERS ID:1650] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr John McAlaster (McAlester, Maccalester, Mccallester) |
| [PERS ID:4025] | Other | Mrs Hay |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Carrubber's Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place of Handstamp | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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The enclosed 1 I this day Received which as it
is the best information I can give concerning Mr. Mc.Alaster's son I
thought proper to send yo[w?] with the result of the last consultation
yo[w?] had with Dr. Cullen --- I am afraid there is not the smallest
[Start of margin text]hopes[End of margin text] of the Boy's recovery --- The course he went thro' had not
the smallest effect upon his hearing --- The quantity of matter
discharged from his ears was not near so much during
the time the Issue was kept running --- They took off the
Issue when they saw it did not mend his hearing upon
which his earsdischarged as much as formerly again.
Neither Calomels or Jalap would lie on his Stomach upon
which I tried him with Rhubarb which he kept --- He
had a Jaundice last Summer - from the frequent
peukes and purges he got at that time they thought
he heard a great noise when mades near him, which
made them think that something might be done for
him, but they seem to think it needless to trie him with
the mercury as he cannot [keep?] it on his Stomach --
I ordered him a grain of Calomels to be given at bedtime
but he turned sickish thro' the night and threw it up --
I afterwards tried half a grain which had the same effect.
This was in January last I think -- They have now
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applied to me to consult with Dr Cullen again -- As I have not
seen the boy for sometime past I have sent now his father's
account of him - It is pretty distinct and as full I imagine as
I could make it tho' I saw him -- I shall take it as a favour
if you would lay it before the Doctor and send me his answer
as soon as possible --- Make my best wishes to Mrs Hay
and all the family - I am
Dear Sir
Your most Obedient Servant
Rothesay 2d. December
1775
You may return Dr. Cullen's last along with the result of this
consultation.
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Mr. Thomas Hay Surgeon
Carrubber's Closs
Edinburgh
Mr Maccallestors Son
December 1775
V. IV. p. 103.
Notes:
1: Untraced.
Diplomatic Text
The enclosed 1 I this day Recd. which as it
is the best information I can give concerning Mr. Mc.Alaster's son I
thought proper to send yo[w?] with the result of the last consultation
yo[w?] had with Dr. Cullen --- I am afraid there is not the smallest
[Start of margin text]hopes[End of margin text] of the Boy's recovery --- The course he went thro' had not
the smallest effect upon his hearing --- The quantity of matter
discharged from his ears was not near so much during
the time the Issue was kept running --- They took off the
Issue when they saw it did not mend his hearing upon
which his earsdischarged as much as formerly again.
Neither Calomels or Jalap would lie on his Stomach upon
which I tried him with Rhubarb which he kept --- He
had a Jaundice last Summer - from the frequent
peukes and purges he got at that time they thought
he heard a great noise when mades near him, which
made them think that something might be done for
him, but they seem to think it needless to trie him with
the mercury as he cannot [keep?] it on his Stomach --
I ordered him a grain of Calomels to be given at bedtime
but he turned sickish thro' the night and threw it up --
I afterwards tried half a grain which had the same effect.
This was in January last I think -- They have now
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applied to me to consult with Dr Cullen again -- As I have not
seen the boy for sometime past I have sent now his father's
account of him - It is pretty distinct and as full I imagine as
I could make it tho' I saw him -- I shall take it as a favour
if you would lay it before the Doctor and send me his answer
as soon as possible --- Make my best wishes to Mrs Hay
and all the family - I am
Dr- Sir
Your most Obedt. Servt.
Rothesay 2d. Decr.
1775
You may return Dr. Cullen's last along with the result of this
consultation.
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Mr. Thomas Hay Surgeon
Carrubber's Closs
Edinr
Mr Maccallestors Son
Decr 1775
V. IV. p. 103.
Notes:
1: Untraced.
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