The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2540] From: Mr B M Adamson / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mrs Younghusband (Young husband) (Patient) / 14 November 1784 / (Incoming)
Letter from B. M. Adamson, concerning the case of Mrs Younghusband.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2540 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1589 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 14 November 1784 |
| 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 B. M. Adamson, concerning the case of Mrs Younghusband. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:27] |
Case of Mrs Younghusband who has episodes of 'reaching' (vomiting). She is given a regimen for her gouty disposition, but subsequently has a number of convulsive fits after getting wet when out riding. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1995] | Author | Mr B M Adamson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1419] | Patient | Mrs Younghusband (Young husband) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1995] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr B M Adamson |
| [PERS ID:2593] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Younghusband (Young husband) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Belford | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Belford | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Sunday 14th. November
1784 -
Scince I wrote you-
your Patient Mrs. Younghusband
Imprudently riding out last
Tuesday, being rain, on her
return was seized with a voilent
Convulsive fit. I was sent for
& at five in the Afternoon, another
With voilent reachings I order'd
the Anodyne injection & repeated
it, occasionly, and had the desired
Effect. Complained of a Head Ach
that night I layed Sinapisms to
her feet & next day two blisters
to her Ankles. Her Head & Stomach
was releived & no Vomiting Scince
She was cold for some time but
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these Applications broke out into a copious
Sweat & slight Delirium. Has been tolera↑ble↑
these two days past. being costive. gave a
Laxative Glyster yesterday, & had two Stools
from it. Still black. Mr Y..d desired me to
write you. Have stopt all medicined for the
Present. She has a craving for food which
Stays on her Stomach. but confined to bed
ever scince Tuesday last. Your further directions
are desired as soon as may be.
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Mr. Adamson
Concerning Mrs. Younghusband
November 1784
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Dr. Wm Cullen
in Edenbro'
Post
Paid
North.
Diplomatic Text
Sunday 14th. November
1784 -
Scince I wrote you-
yr. Patient Mrs. Younghusband
Imprudently riding out last
Tuesday, being rain, on her
return was seized with a voilent
Convulsive fit. I was sent for
& at five in the Afternoon, another
With voilent reachings I order'd
the Anodyne injection & repeated
it, occasionly, and had the desired
Effect. Complained of a Head Ach
that night I layed Sinapisms to
her feet & next day two blisters
to her Ankles. Her Head & Stomach
was releived & no Vomiting Scince
She was cold for some time but
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these Applications broke out into a copious
Sweat & slight Delirium. Has been tolera↑ble↑
these two days past. being costive. gave a
Laxative Glyster yesterday, & had two Stools
from it. Still black. Mr Y..d desired me to
write you. Have stopt all medicined for the
Present. She has a craving for food which
Stays on her Stomach. but confined to bed
ever scince Tuesday last. Y.r further directions
are desired as soon as may be.
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Mr. Adamson
C Mrs. Younghusband
Novr 1784
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Dr. Wm Cullen
in Edenbro'
Post
Paid
North.
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