The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1629] From: [AUTHOR UNKNOWN] / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Buchanan (at Kirkudbright) (Patient) / 17 February 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Buchanan 'Tide Surveyor at Kirkudbright', concerning his own case.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1629 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/718 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 17 February 1779 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from John Buchanan 'Tide Surveyor at Kirkudbright', concerning his own case. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:866] |
Case of John Buchanan, 'Tide Surveyor at Kirkudbright', who is in danger of becoming consumptive from getting wet through the demands of his employment. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2591] | Author | Mr John Buchanan (at Kirkudbright) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2591] | Patient | Mr John Buchanan (at Kirkudbright) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Kirkcudbright | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Kirkcudbright | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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The Case of John Buchanan Tide
Surveyor at Kirkudbright
In winter 1773 a Ship with wood was Stranded
near Kirkudbright - Every flood tide She was,
under water - The discharge continued a month.
I attended, was often the Cabin & hold of the Vessell,
waded to and from in deep mud, my feet often wet --
The weather bad -- alternate rain, snow, frost -- pinching
cold, and from my attendance on an exposed shore,
without Shelter, felt it Severely.
At night sleeped at some distance in a farm house:
A wall plaistered with lime formed one side of the bed --
The roof being alcove a part of it was also plaistered --
Every morning observed a great damp in this wall,
drops of water trickling down very plentifully -- I
thought the bed also to be rather damp -- I was
never warm in it.
In two weeks was Seized with a diarrhæa, which
continued Several days. A cough and hoarsness came
on, which held me for sometime and were very
troublesome.
In about Six weeks the hoarseness went off.
and though the cough was better it did ↑not↑ remove till
Summer.
The two following years it returned in winter
and went off in Summer. -- In 1776 and 1777 it was
more Severe and constant. -- This last winter it was
more moderate 'till about the new year when it
increased upon me and seems rather obstinate.
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It is a hollow dry tickling cough -- In the first
years of the attack I slighted it too much, and tho'
moderate in my way of life, did not adhibite all the
care I might have done; but of late think I have
been very regular, and observe good hours and take
regular rest.
I have no spitting -- feel no inward pain -- my
flesh and colour little altered -- eat & sleep much
after my old custom. -- Walking up hill or any hard
excercise makes me breath with less freedom than
formerly -- am more apt to sweat and am soon ---
fatigued.
From March 'till June last drunk cows milk
and honey in the morning. -- Drunk goats whey
in the Season -- Both agreed well with me --
Now I am again using the milk and honey --
Thro' the day drink from Althæa, liquorice & lintseed,
and for a year past have had a plaister of
Burgundy pitch between my shoulders.
Am now aged about 35, have a wife & family --
my occupation is sometimes Sedentary -- at other
times 'am pretty much abroad and get moderate
exercise.
17 February 1779.
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✍
Mr Buchanan
February 1779.
9. p.130. &
10. p.
Diplomatic Text
The Case of John Buchanan Tide
Surveyor at Kirkudbright
In winter 1773 a Ship with wood was Stranded
near Kirkudbright - Every flood tide She was,
under water - The discharge continued a month.
I attended, was often the Cabin & hold of the Vessell,
waded to and from in deep mud, my feet often wet --
The weather bad -- alternate rain, snow, frost -- pinching
cold, and from my attendance on an exposed shore,
without Shelter, felt it Severely.
At night sleeped at some distance in a farm house:
A wall plaistered with lime formed one side of the bed --
The roof being alcove a part of it was also plaistered --
Every morning observed a great damp in this wall,
drops of water trickling down very plentifully -- I
thought the bed also to be rather damp -- I was
never warm in it.
In two weeks was Seized with a diarrhæa, which
continued Several days. A cough and hoarsness came
on, which held me for sometime and were very
troublesome.
In about Six weeks the hoarseness went off.
and though the cough was better it did ↑not↑ remove till
Summer.
The two following years it returned in winter
and went off in Summer. -- In 1776 and 1777 it was
more Severe and constant. -- This last winter it was
more moderate 'till about the new year when it
increased upon me and seems rather obstinate.
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It is a hollow dry tickling cough -- In the first
years of the attack I slighted it too much, and tho'
moderate in my way of life, did not adhibite all the
care I might have done; but of late think I have
been very regular, and observe good hours and take
regular rest.
I have no spitting -- feel no inward pain -- my
flesh and colour little altered -- eat & sleep much
after my old custom. -- Walking up hill or any hard
excercise makes me breath with less freedom than
formerly -- am more apt to sweat and am soon ---
fatigued.
From March 'till June last drunk cows milk
and honey in the morning. -- Drunk goats whey
in the Season -- Both agreed well with me --
Now I am again using the milk and honey --
Thro' the day drink from Althæa, liquorice & lintseed,
and for a year past have had a plaister of
Burgundy pitch between my shoulders.
Am now aged about 35, have a wife & family --
my occupation is sometimes Sedentary -- at other
times 'am pretty much abroad and get moderate
exercise.
17 Febr.y 1779.
[Page 3]
✍
Mr Buchanan
Febr 1779.
9. p.130. &
10. p.
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