The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2089] From: Mr Robert Lindesay (Lindsay) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Richardson (Patient) / 5 November 1781 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Lindsay, concerning the case of James Richardson's son. The letter's wrapper includes three sets of sums. These do not evidently form part of the original letter and have not been transcribed.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2089 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1165 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 5 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 Robert Lindsay, concerning the case of James Richardson's son. The letter's wrapper includes three sets of sums. These do not evidently form part of the original letter and have not been transcribed. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1408] |
Case of the son of James Richardson who has a scorbutic eruption on his legs and a 'rose' (i.e. inflamed skin condition). |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:4619] | Author | Mr Robert Lindesay (Lindsay) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:4621] | Patient | Richardson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:4619] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robert Lindesay (Lindsay) |
| [PERS ID:4620] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr James Richardson |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Jedburgh | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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The bearer Mr. James Richardson
brings a Son of his for your Advice -
He has for Several years past laboured under
a Scorbutic erruption in one of his Legs
Accompanyed with a considerable degree of -
Swelling and likewise been Subject
to frequent Attackts of that Species of Inflama¬
tion called the Rose especially after any irregu¬
larity either in Diet or excercise, the latter of
which it was found very difficult to Restrain
him from, tho great Caution with Regard to
both was most Strongly inculcated -
He has used a Number of Medicines Varied
according to the Symptoms and appearances
at the time they were given, besides Evacuants
↑&↑ Antiphlogistics, Seneka Root and peruvian
Bark. Occasionally, he has used Mercury
and Antimony combined, and Seperately
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in Various forms, and Sometimes with very Flatter¬
ing prospects of Success, the erruption having been
entirely Removed, and the Swelling very much
Subsided, but as there has always been Repeated
interruptions to the use of his Medicines, No Course
ever persisted in, and too great freedoms used by
the Patient there never was any Chance given for a
Radical Cure - I shall be very happy to be favour¬
ed with your opinion and derections -
I am
with great Esteem
Sir
your most Obedient & humble
Servant
Jedburgh 5th November
1781
Dr William Cullen
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Mr Lindsay
Concerning Mr Richardson
November 1781.
Diplomatic Text
The bearer Mr. James Richardson
brings a Son of his for your Advice -
He has for Several years past laboured under
a Scorbutic erruption in one of his Legs
Accompanyed with a considerable degree of -
Swelling and likewise been Subject
to frequent Attackts of that Species of Inflama¬
tion called the Rose especially after any irregu¬
larity either in Diet or excercise, the latter of
which it was found very difficult to Restrain
him from, tho great Caution with Regard to
both was most Strongly inculcated -
He has used a Number of Medicines Varied
according to the Symptoms and appearances
at the time they were given, besides Evacuants
↑&↑ Antiphlogistics, Seneka Root and peruvian
Bark. Occasionally, he has used Mercury
and Antimony combined, and Seperately
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in Various forms, and Sometimes with very Flatter¬
ing prospects of Success, the erruption having been
entirely Removed, and the Swelling very much
Subsided, but as there has always been Repeated
interruptions to the use of his Medicines, No Course
ever persisted in, and too great freedoms used by
the Patient there never was any Chance given for a
Radical Cure - I shall be very happy to be favour¬
ed with your opinion and derections -
I am
with great Esteem
Sir
your most Obedt. & humble
Servt.
Jedbr. 5th Novr.
1781
Dr William Cullen
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Mr Lindsay
C Mr Richardson
Novr 1781.
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