The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2163] From: Miss Bettie Collie / To: Mr Alexander Thompson / Regarding: Mr Collie (Patient) / 28 February 1782 / (Incoming)
Letter from Bettie Collie to Alexander Thompson, concerning the case of her brother. She mentions several enclosed papers, but these are missing.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2163 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1237 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 28 February 1782 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) mentioned, but missing |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Bettie Collie to Alexander Thompson, concerning the case of her brother. She mentions several enclosed papers, but these are missing. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1496] |
Case of Mr Collie who is thought to have water on his chest after a severe cold has developed into a more serious condition. |
2 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:3880] | Author | Miss Bettie Collie |
| [PERS ID:3879] | Addressee | Mr Alexander Thompson |
| [PERS ID:3878] | Patient | Mr Collie |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:3880] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Miss Bettie Collie |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
My Brother being in a bad state of health obliges
me to write You - about a fortnight ago he fell ill owing
to a Violent Cold & has been confind to his Bed for some
time and the Nature of his Disorder has taken a turn
which alarms us very Much and in order that You
might take the Trouble to Consult any Skilfull Phy¬
sician I shall describe it to You -- It begun with a
Swelling in his Legs & an Extraordinary Cough & astmah
but for these ten days past he has been afflicted with
an intollerable Hiccough attended with an inclination to
Vomitt but emitts nothing but a very little Phlegm
at same time is Costive in his Body , If You cou'd learn
what cou'd be servicable to one in this Case I beg You'll
let me know by return of Post.
Inclosed are some Papers he desired me to send
You which You'll understand without my Explaination
as he is too weak & low to be troubled with the concern
of business.
I wrote You lately concerning Your [Newes?] to
which I refer You when You have received it which I expect
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You have not Yet. He with Sisters desire their
best Compliments & remain
Sir
Your very humble Servant
Inverness
February 28 1782
[Page 3]
Mr Alexander Thompson
Examiner Excise Office
Edinburgh
Mr Collie
Febry 1782
VXIII p.316
Diplomatic Text
My Brother being in a bad state of health obliges
me to write You - about a fortnight ago he fell ill owing
to a Violent Cold & has been confind to his Bed for some
time and the Nature of his Disorder has taken a turn
which alarms us very Much and in order that You
might take the Trouble to Consult any Skilfull Phy¬
sician I shall describe it to You -- It begun with a
Swelling in his Legs & an Extraordinary Cough & astmah
but for these ten days past he has been afflicted with
an intollerable Hiccough attended with an inclination to
Vomitt but emitts nothing but a very little Phlegm
at same time is Costive in his Body , If You cou'd learn
what cou'd be servicable to one in this Case I beg You'll
let me know by return of Post.
Inclosed are some Papers he desired me to send
You which You'll understand without my Explaination
as he is too weak & low to be troubled with the concern
of business.
I wrote You lately concerning Your [Newes?] to
which I refer You when You have rec'd it which I expect
[Page 2]
You have not Yet. He with Sisters desire their
best Compts & remain
Sir
Your very humble Sert
Inverness
Feby 28 1782
[Page 3]
Mr Alexr Thompson
Examr Excise Office
Edinburgh
Mr Collie
Febry 1782
VXIII p.316
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