The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1699] From: Mr William Cokayne (Cocayne) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Cokayne (Patient), Miss Orde (Patient) / 7 July 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from William Cokayne concerning the case of his wife.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1699 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/786 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 7 July 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 William Cokayne concerning the case of his wife. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:973] |
Case of Mrs Cockayne [Cocayne] who consults Cullen over several years regarding a painful abdominal condition. |
17 |
| [Case ID:1119] |
Case of Miss Orde of Weetwood who has a rheumatic knee. |
4 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2833] | Author | Mr William Cokayne (Cocayne) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2834] | Patient | Mrs Cokayne |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2837] | Other Physician / Surgeon | Mr William Turnbull |
| [PERS ID:803] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr John Ord (Orde, of Weetwood) |
| [PERS ID:2833] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr William Cokayne (Cocayne) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Wooler | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Belford | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Wooler --- Northumberland July 7 - 1779
Sir
I have not the honour to be personally known
by you -- but if you recollect a Miss Orde's being in Edinburgh
this last Spring to Consult you concerning the Hooping Cough --
Mr Orde perhaps may have acquainted you I attended his family
as a Surgeon & Apothecary -- having succeeded Mr Turnbull in
this Town --- I have heard Dr Cullen spoken of in London
and here in the North with great respect --- these reasons
induce me to Apply for advice in the following Case concerning
my Wife ----- If Dr C will consider it and Endeavor to
relieve her by his Prescription --- he will confer a favor
where I trust he will not meet with Ingratitude? ---
Mrs Cokayne is A Young Woman Naturally of a Healthy --- but
delicate Constitution about 24 Years Old --- for some years after
the Menstrual discharge which was at 15 she Enjoyed at all
times the most perfect Health --- about 3 Years ago -- she began
to feel Uneasiness like a Weight in the lower part of the Belly
at Each Period -- (on the first day) which Continued for an Hour
or so --- Ever since that time she has gradually been getting worse
and at present labours under most severe Pains at that time
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She is very regular with respect to Time --- but when the Menses
begin to flow she is then Racked with an almost Continual
Pain in the lower part of the Uterus -- which communicates to
the Stomach and Back. this Pain now continues for the whole
first day and sometimes part of the second --- and if she meets
with any little Vexations at the times, longer & worse -- so
bad sometimes as to occasion Fainting -- the discharge of a bad
Colour and thin with some small fibrous Lumps -- after the
second day she is Easy as to Pain -- but a thin draining lasts
for 5 or 6 days --- generally a total stoppage of any discharge
comes on the 3d day --- and then returns in two or three days
afterwards -- but that return is never attended with Pains
When in Pain she is particularly Heavy on the Eyes & inclinable
to Sleep --- a day or two before Each period a very frequent desire
to make water --- these Complaints have brought on a slight
discharge -- (Fluor Albus) at all other times very healthy but weak
We have given her the Asoe foetid with a small proportion of Opium
the Bark -- and an Electuary with Gum Olibanum --- We have
abated the Weakness --- but could I never Relieve the Pain
I have one thing more to observe for many Years past she has been
Subject to a Pain in the Stomach at any time when Vexed
and when Empty -- a Knawing Pain in the Stomach which
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goes off upon Eating the least Quantity of any thing --- No other ways
she is not the least Inclinable to Hystericks --------
Now Sir if you think it is in Your Power to relieve her I beg you
will favor me with an Answer by Your first Convenience
but if you think she should see You -- I shall take the Earliest
opportunity of Coming to Edinburgh to wait upon You for that purpose
In the mean time I am with all Respect
Your humble Servant
Wm Cokayne
PS she has been Married a Year & a half --- but about 8 Months ago
she supposed herself with Child having been free from any discharge or
Pain for 8 or 10 Weeks --- when Riding out one day on Horseback
A Violent Spring of the horse brought on a Miscarriage -- since
which time no Alteration has happened -
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Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Cokayne Concerning
Mrs Cokayne. --
July 7th. 1779.
V.X. p.44. --
Diplomatic Text
Wooler --- Northumbd July 7 - 1779
Sir
I have not the honour to be personally known
by you -- but if you recollect a Miss Orde's being in Edinbr
this last Spring to Consult you concerning the Hooping Cough --
Mr Orde perhaps may have acquainted you I attended his family
as a Surgeon & Apothecary -- having succeeded Mr Turnbull in
this Town --- I have heard Dr Cullen spoken of in London
and here in the North with great respect --- these reasons
induce me to Apply for advice in the following Case concerning
my Wife ----- If Dr C will consider it and Endeavor to
relieve her by his Prescription --- he will confer a favor
where I trust he will not meet with Ingratitude? ---
Mrs Cokayne is A Young Woman Naturally of a Healthy --- but
delicate Constitution about 24 Years Old --- for some years after
the Menstrual discharge which was at 15 she Enjoyd at all
times the most perfect Health --- about 3 Years ago -- she began
to feel Uneasiness like a Weight in the lower part of the Belly
at Each Period -- (on the first day) which Continued for an Hour
or so --- Ever since that time she has gradually been getting worse
and at present labours under most severe Pains at that time
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She is very regular with respect to Time --- but when the Menses
begin to flow she is then Rackd with an almost Continual
Pain in the lower part of the Uterus -- which communicates to
the Stomach and Back. this Pain now continues for the whole
first day and sometimes part of the second --- and if she meets
with any little Vexations at the times, longer & worse -- so
bad sometimes as to occasion Fainting -- the discharge of a bad
Colour and thin with some small fibrous Lumps -- after the
second day she is Easy as to Pain -- but a thin draining lasts
for 5 or 6 days --- generally a total stoppage of any discharge
comes on the 3d day --- and then returns in two or three days
afterwards -- but that return is never attended with Pains
When in Pain she is particularly Heavy on the Eyes & inclinable
to Sleep --- a day or two before Each period a very frequent desire
to make water --- these Complaints have brought on a slight
discharge -- (Fluor Albus) at all other times very healthy but weak
We have given her the Asoe foetid with a small proportion of Opium
the Bark -- and an Electuary with Gum Olibanum --- We have
abated the Weakness --- but could I never Relieve the Pain
I have one thing more to observe for many Years past she has been
Subject to a Pain in the Stomach at any time when Vexd
and when Empty -- a Knawing Pain in the Stomach which
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goes off upon Eating the least Quantity of any thing --- No other ways
she is not the least Inclinable to Hystericks --------
Now Sir if you think it is in Your Power to relieve her I beg you
will favor me with an Answer by Your first Convenience
but if you think she should see You -- I shall take the Earliest
opportunity of Coming to Edinburgh to wait upon You for that purpose
In the mean time I am with all Respect
Your humbe Servt
Wm Cokayne
PS she has been Married a Year & a half --- but about 8 Months ago
she supposd herself with Child having been free from any discharge or
Pain for 8 or 10 Weeks --- when Riding out one day on Horseback
A Violent Spring of the horse brought on a Miscarriage -- since
which time no Alteration has happend -
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Dr Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Cokayne C
Mrs Cokayne. --
July 7th. 1779.
V.X. p.44. --
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