The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1928] From: Dr James Hamilton / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Margaret Home (Hume, of Jordanfield; Miss Home of Branxton) (Patient) / 12 October 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from James Hamilton concerning the case of Miss Home, updating Cullen on her progress and treatment for some impairment of her movements.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1928 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1007 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 12 October 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 James Hamilton concerning the case of Miss Home, updating Cullen on her progress and treatment for some impairment of her movements. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:687] |
Case of Miss Home whose vertigo is considered the symptom of a plethora. |
6 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:812] | Author | Dr James Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:811] | Patient | Miss Margaret Home (Hume, of Jordanfield; Miss Home of Branxton) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:812] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr James Hamilton |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Since the last letter I had the
pleasure to receive from you. Miss Home
has gradually been on the recovery. I applyed
a Blister [repeatedly?] to her head, & behind the
ear of the affected side, but as yet have not
putt one, on either the Arm or Leg, I have
ordered no additional medicine, except, powder¬
rd mustard mixed with water, which is
rubbed upon the Leg or Arm every day, at a
different time from the Camphorated Æther.
She also takes a Laxative Electuary, composed
of pulp of prunes, cream of Tartar & a
small [preparation?] of powder of Jalop, to take
occasionally. Miss Home walks wonderfully
well, has also in a great measure, recovered
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the use of her Arm. She has no headach, & sleeps
well. Her diet still consists of vegetables & grain.
At night the diseased Leg & foot, is a little
swelled. Might now try a weak decoction
of the Bark. I think now there would be
no risk from its use but I shall be guided
by you, wishing you every good thing
I am my Dear Sir your most
obedient Servant
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Dr. William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Dr. J. Hamilton.
Concerning Miss Home.
October 1780.
V. XI. p.96.
Diplomatic Text
Since the last letter I had the
pleasure to receive from you. Miss Home
has gradually been on the recovery. I applyed
a Blister [repeatedly?] to her head, & behind the
ear of the affected side, but as yet have not
putt one, on either the Arm or Leg, I have
ordered no additional medicine, except, powder¬
rd mustard mixed with water, which is
rubbed upon the Leg or Arm every day, at a
different time from the Camphorated Æther.
She also takes a Laxative Electuary, composed
of pulp of prunes, cream of Tartar & a
small [preparation?] of powder of Jalop, to take
occasionally. Miss Home walks wonderfully
well, has also in a great measure, recovered
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the use of her Arm. She has no headach, & sleeps
well. Her diet still consists of vegetables & grain.
At night the diseased Leg & foot, is a little
swelled. Might now try a weak decoction
of the Bark. I think now there would be
no risk from its use but I shall be guided
by you, wishing you every good thing
I am my Dear Sir your most
obedient Servant
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Dr. William Cullen
Physician
Edinr
Dr. J. Hamilton.
C. Miss Home.
Octr. 1780.
V. XI. p.96.
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