The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2088] From: Mr John Andrew / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Shairp (Patient) / 2 November 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Andrew, concerning the case of Mr Shairp.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2088 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1164 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 2 November 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 Andrew, concerning the case of Mr Shairp. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1158] |
Case of Mr Shairp who has a 'gravelish' complaint, but then starts to suffer fits of asthma and feverishness. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:550] | Author | Mr John Andrew |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2631] | Patient | Mr Shairp |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:550] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Andrew |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Houston (Houstoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Houstown 2d November 1781
Sir
When I wrote you last night Concerning Mr.
Shairp I mentioned that I had left him tolerably easy in
the morning, I am Sorry to say that did not last long for
about one O Clock, he was Attack'd with a Severe fitt of the
Asthma, which continued all night and all this day, and
altho he is at present Somewhat easier yett, I am Affraid he
will pass but a very Indifferent night, his pulse being much
depress'd and more irregular than Usualy, he has expectorate
very little yesterday, and has eat I may {illeg} say
nothing, his Countenance pale and Eyes Languid, I begin
to be very apprehensive about him, he is quite tired of the
Fætid mixture, it must be either given up or Chang'd for some¬
thing Else, Your further directions or a Visit as soon as
possible will be very Acceptable here -- Mr. Livingstone putts
on his blister this night I am to see him in the morning as
early as possible
I am
Sir
Your most Obedient Servant
John Andrew
PS: Mr. Shairps Carrier is to deliver this
and will call at any time you direct
for an Answer --------------------------------------
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To
Doctor William Cullen Physician
Edinburgh
Mr. Andrew
Concerning Mr. Shairp
November 1781
Diplomatic Text
Houstown 2d Novr. 1781
Sir
When I wrote you last night Concerning Mr.
Shairp I mentioned that I had left him tolerably easy in
the morning, I am Sorry to say that did not last long for
about one O Clock, he was Attack'd with a Severe fitt of the
Asthma, which continued all night and all this day, and
altho he is at present Somewhat easier yett, I am Affraid he
will pass but a very Indifferent night, his pulse being much
depress'd and more irregular than Usualy, he has expectorate
very little yesterday, and has eat I may {illeg} say
nothing, his Countenance pale and Eyes Languid, I begin
to be very apprehensive about him, he is quite tired of the
Fætid mixture, it must be either given up or Chang'd for some¬
thing Else, Your further directions or a Visit as soon as
possible will be very Acceptable here -- Mr. Livingstone putts
on his blister this night I am to see him in the morning as
early as possible
I am
Sir
Your most Obedt. Servt.
John Andrew
PS: Mr. Shairps Carrier is to deliver this
and will call at any time you direct
for an Answer --------------------------------------
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To
Doctor William Cullen Physician
Edinr.
Mr. Andrew
C. Mr. Shairp
Novr. 1781
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