The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2132] From: Mr Robert Wallace / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr James Fleming (Patient) / 14 January 1782 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Wallace, concerning the case of Mr Fleming.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2132 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1207 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 14 January 1782 |
| 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 Wallace, concerning the case of Mr Fleming. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:863] |
Case of Cullen's 'old aquaintance' Mr James Fleming who has an obstructed oesophagus which proves fatal. May be same person as Case 276. |
10 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:216] | Author | Mr Robert Wallace |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2820] | Patient | Mr James Fleming |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:216] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robert Wallace |
| [PERS ID:2821] | Other | Mrs Aikenhead |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Glasgow | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Dr Sir
When Mr. Fleming told me that he
was obliged to be in Edinburgh in a few days,
I advised him to consult you, for a complaint
he has had for about two months, & that however
slight it might appear at present, it might be
attended with troublesome consequences. It is a
difficulty of getting down the food into the Stomach
from a straitness of a particular part of the Œso¬
phagus, he feels likewise a soreness at that
part upon pressing down the aliment. The
place he points out is about a hands breadth
above the pit of the Stomach. He thinks himself
that is chiefly a windy complaint, but I wish it
may not be a topical affection. I have given
twice or thrice Calomel at night, & Jalop
next morning, which is the only medicine he
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has used. Since he first noticed this uneasiness
which was when retching after having taken
a dose of Salts, & the inclination to vomiting
very strong The difficulty of swallowing or
pressing down the aliment & of soreness at the
part have continued nearly in the same state.
I ever am with great regard
Dr Sir
Your most obedient Servant
Robert Wallace
Glasgow January 14.
1782.
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Dr. William Cullen
Edinburgh
Mrs Aikenhead opposite to
the Corn market. ----
Mr Wallace
Concerning Mr Fleming
January 1782
V.XIII. p.262
Diplomatic Text
Dr Sir
When Mr. Fleming told me that he
was obliged to be in Edinburgh in a few days,
I advised him to consult you, for a complaint
he has had for about two months, & that however
slight it might appear at present, it might be
attended with troublesome consequences. It is a
difficulty of getting down the food into the Stomach
from a straitness of a particular part of the Œso¬
phagus, he feels likewise a soreness at that
part upon pressing down the aliment. The
place he points out is about a hands breadth
above the pit of the Stomach. He thinks himself
that is chiefly a windy complaint, but I wish it
may not be a topical affection. I have given
twice or thrice Calomel at night, & Jalop
next morning, which is the only medicine he
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has used. Since he first noticed this uneasiness
which was when retching after having taken
a dose of Salts, & the inclination to vomiting
very strong The difficulty of swallowing or
pressing down the aliment & of soreness at the
part have continued nearly in the same state.
I ever am with great regard
Dr Sir
Your most ob.t Servtt
Robert Wallace
Glasgow Jany 14.
1782.
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Dr. William Cullen
Edinr.
Mrs Aikenhead opposite to
the Corn market. ----
Mr Wallace
C Mr Fleming
Janry 1782
V.XIII. p.262
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