The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1986] From: Mr John Goodsir / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr David Bethune (of Kilconquhar; of Balfour) (Patient) / 11 March 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Goodsir, concerning the case of Mr Bethune, who has now completed his course of medication, but to no sensible effect. He is again taking rhubarb, but has laid aside the mustard because it was too stimulating on his urinary tract.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1986 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1064 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 11 March 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 John Goodsir, concerning the case of Mr Bethune, who has now completed his course of medication, but to no sensible effect. He is again taking rhubarb, but has laid aside the mustard because it was too stimulating on his urinary tract. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:260] |
Case of Mr David Bethune of Balfour who consulted Cullen previously over stomach complaints (See Case 34). Now also has an eye problem, head-pains, abdominal pains and increasing weakness. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1301] | Author | Mr John Goodsir |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:11] | Patient | Mr David Bethune (of Kilconquhar; of Balfour) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1301] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Goodsir |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Largo | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Mr. Bethune has now compleated
the Course proscribed to Him without any
sensible effect, the affection of his stomach &
Head is much as formerly, so that He is again
obliged to have recourse to Rhubarb for says
Mr. Bethune nothing gives releife but it –
He was obliged to lay aside the Mustard from
its too stimulating effects on the Urinary Passages,
From a new application to the Issue for several
weeks past it has discharged very freely
Mr. Bethune desires Compliments to Dr. Cullen
and says that he is sure Dr. Cullen will do all
that he can for him. With very much respect
I always am Dear Sir
1781
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Bethune
March 1781
Answered
14th March 1781
V. XI. p. 169
Diplomatic Text
Mr. Bethune has now compleated
the Course proscribed to Him without any
sensible effect, the affection of his stomach &
Head is much as formerly, so that He is again
obliged to have recourse to Rhubarb for says
Mr. Bethune nothing gives releife but it –
He was obliged to lay aside the Mustard from
its too stimulating effects on the Urinary Passages,
From a new application to the Issue for several
weeks past it has discharged very freely
Mr. Bethune desires Complts. to Dr. Cullen
and says that he is sure Dr. Cullen will do all
that he can for him. With very much respect
I always am Dear Sir
1781
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Doctor Cullen
Edinburgh
Mr Bethune
March 1781
Answered
14th March 1781
V. XI. p. 169
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