The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1907] From: John Corse / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: John Corse (Patient) / 1 September 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Corse concerning his own case, and reporting that his symptoms have improved after following Cullen's treatment. The letter is addressed to Dr 'Robert' Cullen, presumably in error since Cullen's son Robert went into legal not medical practice. William Cullen has been noted as the 'Addressee' and 'Physician' in assumption that 'Robert' was an error.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1907 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/987 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 1 September 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 John Corse concerning his own case, and reporting that his symptoms have improved after following Cullen's treatment. The letter is addressed to Dr 'Robert' Cullen, presumably in error since Cullen's son Robert went into legal not medical practice. William Cullen has been noted as the 'Addressee' and 'Physician' in assumption that 'Robert' was an error. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1288] |
Case of John Corse whose vertigo has responded to the medication. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:4068] | Author | John Corse |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:4068] | Patient | John Corse |
| [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 | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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In compliance with your kind de¬
sire, when last I parted with you I
write you what here follows. About
a fourthnight ago, I finished a Box
of Pills made & used according to your
Presciption. Frequently one pill sufficed
but for most part I found it necessary to
take two. The Dose did not operate sen¬
sibly above once, excepting two or at most
three times that it operated twice. All along
I used a plaster of the Mild issue Ointment
on the Crown of my head about the dimen¬
sion of a shilling renewing it once in 24
hours and I continue the use of it so that
there is always a gentle running from that
part of my head. When the Pills failed I
used instead of them a spoonfull of white
mustard when going to bed, which has had
regularly the same apparent Effect.
I can say confidently with thankfulness to
Almighty God, and to your benevolent Exer¬
tion of the excellent skill he hath given
you, that I am very considerably better, and
stronger, than when last I waited on you.
Though the belching of wind is pretty much
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The same that it has been. Every night
for many years past: yet the Vertigin{illeg}ous dis¬
order is much rarer in its attacks and less
violent, than it was formerly. I use abun¬
dance of Exercise in the way of walking while
the weather permits, and often walk uphill
not only without fatigue but with a
sensible pleasure. My Appetite also
is better and my sleep sound & regular.
If you think proper to favour me with any
farther Directions they will be much va¬
lued & faithfully followed by him who is
with very high Esteem, and the best wishes
for you, and your family
Dear Sir
your affectionate and
much obliged humble Servant
Glasgow
1st September
1780
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Doctor Robt Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
John Corse
September 1780
Diplomatic Text
In compliance with your kind de¬
sire, when last I parted with you I
write you what here follows. About
a fourthnight ago, I finished a Box
of Pills made & used according to your
Presciption. Frequently one pill sufficed
but for most part I found it necessary to
take two. The Dose did not operate sen¬
sibly above once, excepting two or at most
three times that it operated twice. All along
I used a plaster of the Mild issue Ointment
on the Crown of my head about the dimen¬
sion of a shilling renewing it once in 24
hours and I continue the use of it so that
there is always a gentle running from that
part of my head. When the Pills failed I
used instead of them a spoonfull of white
mustard when going to bed, which has had
regularly the same apparent Effect.
I can say confidently with thankfulness to
Almighty God, and to your benevolent Exer¬
tion of the excellent skill he hath given
you, that I am very considerably better, and
stronger, than when last I waited on you.
Though the belching of wind is pretty much
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The same that it has been. Every night
for many years past: yet the Vertigin{illeg}ous dis¬
order is much rarer in its attacks and less
violent, than it was formerly. I use abun¬
dance of Exercise in the way of walking while
the weather permits, and often walk uphill
not only without fatigue but with a
sensible pleasure. My Appetite also
is better and my sleep sound & regular.
If you think proper to favour me with any
farther Directions they will be much va¬
lued & faithfully followed by him who is
with very high Esteem, and the best wishes
for you, and your family
Dr Sr
your affectionate and
much obliged hule Servt
Glasgow
1st Septr
1780
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Doctor Robt Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
John Corse
Septr 1780
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