The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1722] From: Mr George Hall (in Alnwick) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr George Hall (in Alnwick) (Patient) / 18 August 1779 / (Incoming)
Letter from George Hall concerning his own case.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1722 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/809 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 18 August 1779 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from George Hall concerning his own case. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:65] |
Case of Mr George Hall whose stomach complaints are termed a 'Hypochondriasis'. |
7 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2483] | Author | Mr George Hall (in Alnwick) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2483] | Patient | Mr George Hall (in Alnwick) |
| [PERS ID:1460] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Arthur Gair |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3303] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr John Sanderson |
| [PERS ID:2484] | Other | Mr Howey (Howie) |
| [PERS ID:3302] | Other |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Whittingham | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Alnwick | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Whittingham August 18: 1779 --------
Dear Sir /
I have followed your directions punctually, in taking the medicines
as described, and likewise the time in writing to you. ----
But after all I dont find the least Relief By them, ----
But have all the former Complaints to as Great a degree
as ever. --- I rest Extremely ill at Night, and if
I have any Intervals of ease it ↑is↑ in the morning But
it is very little. --- I never fail to be Severely Pained
when there is a Crooking in my Stomach and Bowels which
may easily be Perceiv'd By any Standing By. ---
I hope Sir, you will not fail in Answering this as Soon
as it Comes to Hand, and I doubt not will Exert your¬
Self n according to the undoubled Character you have Justly
Meritte'd; and the Great abilities you are So [imnunet?] for
Thro the three Kingdoms. ---
in and whatever you are Pleasd farther to Perscribe Shall
apply to Doctor Gair for, as soon as they Come to hand. ---
as I have thank no Good, ↑no↑ reason to Plead poverty and ↑as↑ I value
My health above all things also in the world; you ↑will↑ Please to
let me know what farther demands you have on me and I
shall discharge it with Pleasure either by Mr Howeys
Clark or any you Shall Please to appoint to received it.
And I am Sir you most Obedient Humble Servant
Geo: Hall.
(P.S you'll ↑pleas↑, to Direct for me to the care of Mr Jno Sanderson
Merchant in Alnwick ---------
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr George Hall
August 18. 1779.
V. X. p.66
Diplomatic Text
Whittingham Augst 18: 1779 --------
Dear Sir /
I have followed your directions punctually, in taking the medicines
as described, and likewise the time in writing to you. ----
But after all I dont find the least Relief By them, ----
But have all the former Complaints to as Great a degree
as ever. --- I rest Extremely ill at Night, and if
I have any Intervals of ease it ↑is↑ in the morning But
it is very little. --- I never fail to be Severely Pained
when there is a Crooking in my Stomach and Bowels wh
may easily be Perceiv'd By any Standing By. ---
I hope Sir, you will not fail in Answering this as Soon
as it Comes to Hand, and I doubt not will Exert your¬
Self n according to the undoubled Character you have Justly
Meritte'd; and the Great abilities you are So [imnunet?] for
Thro the three Kingdoms. ---
in and whatever you are Pleasd farther to Perscribe Shall
apply to Doctor Gair for, as soon as they Come to hand. ---
as I have thank no Good, ↑no↑ reason to Plead poverty and ↑as↑ I value
My health above all things also in the world; you ↑will↑ Please to
let me know what farther demands you have on me and I
shall discharge it with Pleasure either by Mr Howeys
Clark or any you Shall Please to appoint to recd. it.
And I am Sir you most Obet. Hume. Servant
Geo: Hall.
(P.S you'll ↑pleas↑, to Direct for me to the care of Mr Jno Sanderson
Mercht. in Alnwick ---------
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr George Hall
Aug. 18. 1779.
V. X. p.66
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