The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1964] From: Mr Ralph Davidson / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Archibald (Patient) / 15 January 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from Ralph Davidson to Cullen and Dr Monro, concerning his friend Mr. Archibald, whom he had accompanied to consult them in Edinburgh. He continues to suffering from blood-spitting and sweating.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1964 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1043 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 15 January 1781 |
| 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 Ralph Davidson to Cullen and Dr Monro, concerning his friend Mr. Archibald, whom he had accompanied to consult them in Edinburgh. He continues to suffering from blood-spitting and sweating. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:940] |
Case of Mr Archibald who is in a dangerous condition with blood-spitting, cough and fever. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2791] | Author | Mr Ralph Davidson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2786] | Patient | Mr Archibald |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:89] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Professor Alexander Monro (secundus; Munro ) |
| [PERS ID:571] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Christopher Douglas (of Kelso) |
| [PERS ID:2791] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Ralph Davidson |
| [PERS ID:89] | Supplemental Addressee | Professor Alexander Monro (secundus; Munro ) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Kelso | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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I was favoured with yours on 7th,
and Am sorry to find that you entertain so
bad an Opinion of My friends Case. From
our leaving ↑Edinburgh↑ till Thursday he continued pret¬
ty much in the same situation you saw him, when
I thought I could perceive a very remarkable
hardness in his pulse, and on Friday morning
the Hæmoptoe returned in a very considera¬
ble degree, in consequence of which with
consent of Dr Douglas eight Ounces of blood
were taken from his Arm, which as usual
was covered with a thick Buff, at the
same time the squill Pills were omit¬
ted, and an Electury of Conserve of Roses
and Nitre given along with the Pectoral
Decoction and Linctus, by the use of which,
the spitting of blood was stopped for some
time, but returned this morning with a severe
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fitt of coughing. The hoarseness still continues
and the Sweatings about his Head, Neck, and
Shoulders have become more profuse, and yes¬
terday he complained of [groupings?] at different
times. As the Hæmoptoe has alarmed him
very much I Am desired to make a report
of it ↑to↑ you and ask your further advice in this
very untoward case. hitherto he does not com¬
plain of pain of Breast or sides. With great
respect.
Gentlemen
Your Most Obedient Humble
Servant
and Monro
Kelso 15 January
1781
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Dr. Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Archibald
January 1781
XI. p. 139.
Diplomatic Text
I was favoured with yours on 7th,
and Am sorry to find that you entertain so
bad an Opinion of My friends Case. From
our leaving ↑Edinr↑ till Thursday he continued pret¬
ty much in the same situation you saw him, when
I thought I could perceive a very remarkable
hardness in his pulse, and on Friday morning
the Hæmoptoe returned in a very considera¬
ble degree, in consequence of which with
consent of Dr Douglas eight Ounces of blood
were taken from his Arm, which as usual
was covered with a thick Buff, at the
same time the squill Pills were omit¬
ted, and an Electury of Conserve of Roses
and Nitre given along with the Pectoral
Decoction and Linctus, by the use of which,
the spitting of blood was stopped for some
time, but returned this morning with a severe
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fitt of coughing. The hoarseness still continues
and the Sweatings about his Head, Neck, and
Shoulders have become more profuse, and yes¬
terday he complained of [groupings?] at different
times. As the Hæmoptoe has alarmed him
very much I Am desired to make a report
of it ↑to↑ you and ask your further advice in this
very untoward case. hitherto he does not com¬
plain of pain of Breast or sides. With great
respect.
Gentlemen
Your Most Obt Humble
Sert
and Monro
Kelso 15 Janry
1781
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Dr. Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Archibald
Janry. 1781
XI. p. 139.
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