The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1709] From: Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) (Patient), Mrs Macclaw (MacLaw, Mclaws) (Patient), Miss Margaret Neilson (Peggy) (Patient) / 20 July 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Neilson, reporting the death of his daughter Peggy and concerning his own case and that of a friend, Mrs Mclaws.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1709 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/796 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 20 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 Robert Neilson, reporting the death of his daughter Peggy and concerning his own case and that of a friend, Mrs Mclaws. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:316] |
Case of Mr Robert Neilson with a chronic, progressive illness, probably pulmonary (consumption) but possible cardiac. After a gap, in early January 1782, Cullen confirms that Neilson's condition is terminal. An autopsy soon follows. |
22 |
| [Case ID:363] |
Case of Miss Peggy Neilson seriously ill with sores, breathing problems and a 'hectic', which eventually proves fatal. |
7 |
| [Case ID:2050] |
Case of Mrs McLaws (Macclaw) who has an 'eruption on her arm'. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:206] | Author | Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:206] | Patient | Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) |
| [PERS ID:832] | Patient | Mrs Macclaw (MacLaw, Mclaws) |
| [PERS ID:2092] | Patient | Miss Margaret Neilson (Peggy) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:832] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Macclaw (MacLaw, Mclaws) |
| [PERS ID:2092] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Miss Margaret Neilson (Peggy) |
| [PERS ID:2668] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Jean Neilson (Nielson) |
| [PERS ID:206] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Robert Neilson (Nielson, of Paisley) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Paisley | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Musselburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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My poor Peggy gott the end
of her troubles last wedensday, for
a few days before her Death the Looseness
increased on her but for some weeks I knew
her weaker every day but ever since she
came west she was free of violent Pains
which was a great Comfort to her Mother &
every body about her thank God she has
stood it pritty well, complaining a litle of
a pain like a Stich in her side at times
I suppose oweing to Cold - I woud have
wrote you sooner but was in hopes I coud
have prevailed on her to take a Jant your
way before this, however finds I cant
make it ↑out↑ as the thoughts of what she
suffered when with you sitts heavie on
her --- When you are at Mussellbrugh &
have time will be glad you inquer for
Jeanie --- Mrs Mclaws says you promised
to order her something for her Scurbutich
dissorder She has been confined 2 or 3
days with a [Rose?] in her Leg but its going off
when you have time will be much obliged
to you to send her directions how to do
Its near three weeks since I took my
2d dose of powders which brought me
much down indeed I was weaker three
or four days after it than next day tho
always a good stomach but by the
extraordinary heat of the weather the
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latter end of last week & beginning of this I swett for 2
or three nights near as much as when I took the powders
but the two last nights have been more moderate & I
find my self better indeed freer the pains have been more
moderate ever since I took last powders --- Yesterday &
this day we have had thunder & Rain which has prevented
me from a Ride round our Coast here but intends it
whenever the weather takes up again & hopes it will
be of Service to me if not will write you when I come
home.- When I am in hopes to prevaill on Mrs Neilso[n]
to take a Jant some other way which I am convinced
will be of Service to us both ---- Pray let me
know what you have paid for Coach hire for Mrs
Neilson that I may order it to be paid you I am
Dear Sir
Your Most humble Servant
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Neilson of
Paisley.
July 20th 1779.
Diplomatic Text
My poor Peggy gott the end
of her troubles last wedensday, for
a few days before her Death the Looseness
increased on her but for some weeks I knew
her weaker every day but ever since she
came west she was free of violent Pains
which was a great Comfort to her Mother &
every body abt her thank God she has
stood it pritty well, complaining a litle of
a pain like a Stich in her side at times
I suppose oweing to Cold - I woud have
wrote you sooner but was in hopes I coud
have prevailed on her to take a Jant your
way before this, however finds I cant
make it ↑out↑ as the thoughts of what she
suffered when with you sitts heavie on
her --- When you are at Mussellbrugh &
have time will be glad you inquer for
Jeanie --- Mrs Mclaws says you promised
to order her something for her Scurbutich
dissorder She has been confined 2 or 3
days wt a [Rose?] in her Leg but its going off
when you have time will be much obliged
to you to send her directions how to do
Its near three weeks since I took my
2d dose of powders which brought me
much down indeed I was weaker three
or four days after it than next day tho
always a good stomach but by the
extraordinary heat of the weather the
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latter end of last week & beginning of this I swett for 2
or three nights near as much as when I took the powders
but the two last nights have been more moderate & I
find my self better indeed freer the pains have been more
moderate ever since I took last powders --- Yesterday &
this day we have had thunder & Rain which has prevented
me from a Ride round our Coast here but intends it
whenever the weather takes up again & hopes it will
be of Service to me if not will write you when I come
home.- When I am in hopes to prevaill on Mrs Neilso[n]
to take a Jant some other way which I am convinced
will be of Service to us both ---- Pray let me
know what you have paid for Coach hire for Mrs
Neilson that I may order it to be paid you I am
Dear Sir
Your Most huble. Servt
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Neilson of
Paisley.
July 20th 1779.
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