The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1870] From: Mr Richard Lambert / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Mary Peareth (Pearith, Peariths) (Patient), Miss Barbara Peareth (Pearith) (Patient), Miss Frances Simpson (Sympson) (Patient), Miss Henrietta Peareth (Patient) / 16 June 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from Richard Lambert concerning the cases of the Misses Peareth and mentioning also the death of Miss Frances Simpson.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1870 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/949 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 16 June 1780 |
| 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 Richard Lambert concerning the cases of the Misses Peareth and mentioning also the death of Miss Frances Simpson. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:52] |
Case of Miss Mary Peareth who has a painful bladder condition. |
25 |
| [Case ID:53] |
Case of Miss Barbara Peareth who is thought to have an internal abdominal tumour. |
13 |
| [Case ID:54] |
Case of Miss H. Peareth whose bowel disorder proves to be worms. |
5 |
| [Case ID:784] |
Case of Miss Frances Simpson who is treated for an overian tumour under the immediate care of the surgeon Richard Lambert. |
11 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:81] | Author | Mr Richard Lambert |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:662] | Patient | Miss Barbara Peareth (Pearith) |
| [PERS ID:894] | Patient | Miss Frances Simpson (Sympson) |
| [PERS ID:1412] | Patient | Miss Henrietta Peareth |
| [PERS ID:80] | Patient | Miss Mary Peareth (Pearith, Peariths) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:81] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Richard Lambert |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Newcastle June 16th. 1780
Sir
The Miss Peareths since their return
to Newcastle have pursued the Methods You
directed more especially Miss Mary and
Miss Barbara, the first took the Bals. Capivœ
& Pil. Mercur Alternately, her complaint
still continues but in a smaller degree, the
returns being less Violent, but more frequent
- It has been a long tedious troublesome
piece of Business, but as the discharge of
Pus &c is not so great, one would hope the
place of Collection is lessened -- Would You
have them (↑Her↑) persevere or what else would You --
Advise? ----- Miss Barbara's Tumor on
the Region of the Liver is as little Chang'd
as may be, at times She & We think it [cou'd?]
enlarged, but as yet no appearance of external
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Suppuration has Shown itself -- The Cough and
other complaints much the same ----
-- The Eldest Lady Miss Peareth has pursued
Your ↑Course↑ of Guaic &c and seems better - As the
Family remove into the Country shortly, I
would be oblig'd to You for an answer to
this in the Course of next week -- and am
Sir Your Most
Obedient Humble Servant
Richd: Lambert
P.S. Poor Miss F Simpson Died of her
Abdominal disorder, which upon examina¬
tion turn'd out to be an enlarged Spleen
-- I shall take an opportunity of laying the
appearances before You as they appeared
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upon Dissection ---
[Page 4]
Dr. Cullen
Professor of Medicine
Edinburgh
Mr Lambert
concerning
Misses Peareths
June 1780 -
Vol.XI. p.32.
Diplomatic Text
Newcastle June 16th. 1780
Sir
The Miss Peareths since their return
to Newcastle have pursued the Methods You
directed more especially Miss Mary and
Miss Barbara, the first took the Bals. Capivœ
& Pil. Mercur Alternately, her complaint
still continues but in a smaller degree, the
returns being less Violent, but more frequent
- It has been a long tedious troublesome
piece of Business, but as the discharge of
Pus &c is not so great, one would hope the
place of Collection is lessened -- Would You
have them (↑Her↑) persevere or what else would You --
Advise? ----- Miss Barbara's Tumor on
the Region of the Liver is as little Chang'd
as may be, at times She & We think it [cou'd?]
enlarged, but as yet no appearance of external
[Page 2]
Suppuration has Shown itself -- The Cough and
other complaints much the same ----
-- The Eldest Lady Miss Peareth has pursued
Your ↑Course↑ of Guaic &c and seems better - As the
Family remove into the Country shortly, I
would be oblig'd to You for an answer to
this in the Course of next week -- and am
Sir Yr. Most
Obedt. Hble Servt.
Richd: Lambert
P.S. Poor Miss F Simpson Died of her
Abdominal disorder, wch. upon examina¬
tion turn'd out to be an enlarged Spleen
-- I shall take an opportunity of laying the
appearances before You as they appeared
[Page 3]
upon Dissection ---
[Page 4]
Dr. Cullen
Professor of Medicine
Edinburgh
Mr Lambert
c
Misses Peareths
June 1780 -
Vol.XI. p.32.
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