The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1261] From: Mr James Owen Merry / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Archibald Buchanan (Archy) (Patient) / March 1776 / (Incoming)
Short letter from J. O. Merry regarding the case of Mr Buchanan and the copying of some 'extracts' concerning his case [The enclosures identified as ID:1249]. A postscript adds that Merry and Buchanan will call upon Cullen. Although addressed to Cullen, this cover letter is not addressed to him, as he is mentioned in it. Rather it is for a third party who are arranging to meet Cullen and deliver the enclosed 'extracts'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1261 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/361 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | March 1776 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Short letter from J. O. Merry regarding the case of Mr Buchanan and the copying of some 'extracts' concerning his case [The enclosures identified as ID:1249]. A postscript adds that Merry and Buchanan will call upon Cullen. Although addressed to Cullen, this cover letter is not addressed to him, as he is mentioned in it. Rather it is for a third party who are arranging to meet Cullen and deliver the enclosed 'extracts'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:361] |
Case of Mr [Archibald?] Buchanan who calls on Cullen over his chest pains and cough. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:574] | Author | Mr James Owen Merry |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1664] | Patient | Archibald Buchanan (Archy) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:574] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr James Owen Merry |
| [PERS ID:574] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr James Owen Merry |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Old Custom House Stair | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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I wished & indeed I fully intended to have drawn
out the enclosed extracts on thursday - but was prevented
by a sudden call to Leith - I am sorry also that Mr
Buchanan was not in the way when your Card of
appointment came - as I know full well how very pre¬
cious every moment of your time is.
Transcribing from my own papers is a very tedious
employ to me - and I must crave your indulgence as to
the manner - also to the prolixity - attributing it to the
effusion of my friendship & esteem for the Party concerned.
The very small {illeg} acknowledgement I
left with you - was on the joint account of Mr Campbell
and my friend Mr Buchanan - who will be happy to
receive your Commands; and we chearfully await
your leisure –
I am Sir
Your very humble servant
Old Custom House Stair
Parliament Square
Saturday Morning
Just as I was going to fold my Letter Doctor Cullens
note 1 came into my hand - Mr. Buchanan and
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myself will do ourselves the pleasure to wait
upon the Doctor at 12 o Clock
[Page 3]
[T]o
Doctor Cullen
✍
Mr Merry q
Mr Buchanan
March 1776
Notes:
1: Untraced.
Diplomatic Text
I wished & indeed I fully intended to have drawn
out the enclosed extracts on thursday - but was prevented
by a sudden call to Leith - I am sorry also that Mr
Buchanan was not in the way when your Card of
appointment came - as I know full well how very pre¬
cious every moment of your time is.
Transcribing from my own papers is a very tedious
employ to me - and I must crave your indulgence as to
the manner - also to the prolixity - attributing it to the
effusion of my friendship & esteem for the Party concerned.
The very small {illeg} acknowledgement I
left with you - was on the joint account of Mr Campbell
and my friend Mr Buchanan - who will be happy to
receive your Commands; and we chearfully await
your leisure –
I am Sir
Your very hble servant
Old Custom Ho. Stair
Parliament Square
Saturday Morg
Just as I was going to fold my Letter Doctor Cullens
note 1 came into my hand - Mr. Buchanan and
[Page 2]
myself will do ourselves the pleasure to wait
upon the Doctor at 12 o Clock
[Page 3]
[T]o
Doctor Cullen
✍
Mr Merry q
Mr Buchanan
March 1776
Notes:
1: Untraced.
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