The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2590] From: Mr George Moncrieff / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Sommervill (Patient) / 2 April 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from George Moncrieff, concerning the case of John Sommervill, whose brother will deliver the letter.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2590 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1639 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 2 April 1785 |
| 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 George Moncrieff, concerning the case of John Sommervill, whose brother will deliver the letter. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1810] |
Case of John Sommerville who has a persistent cough and who recently had a fever. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:2849] | Author | Mr George Moncrieff |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2850] | Patient | Mr John Sommervill |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2849] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr George Moncrieff |
| [PERS ID:2851] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr Sommervill |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Alloa | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Sir
The Bearer's Brother John Somervill was seiz'd
with a Cough last year & got the better of it about the
middle of April. About the end of the Year he was
seiz'd with a Fever and cough the Fever abated in about
forteen days about a Month after he was seiz'd he began
to spit matter from the Lungs which he still continues
to do --- Some weeks ago the Cough was very troublesome
when lying on the right side now it is easier when
upon that side and very troublesome when on the
left side. For Some days past has complaind of a
pain in her Breast which he had not before. He has
been using Pectorals. had a Blister apply'd on the
Back some weeks ago which is still kept open. His
pulse is about 100 Belly regular. The feet swell
a little towards night.
I am
Sir
Your obedient humble servant
Geo: Moncrieff
Alloa 2nd April 85
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Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Mr. Moncrief
Concerning Sommerville
xvii. See p.57
Diplomatic Text
Sir
The Bearer's Brother John Somervill was seiz'd
with a Cough last year & got the better of it about the
middle of April. About the end of the Year he was
seiz'd with a Fever and cough the Fever abated in about
forteen days about a Month after he was seiz'd he began
to spit matter from the Lungs which he still continues
to do --- Some weeks ago the Cough was very troublesome
when lying on the right side now it is easier when
upon that side and very troublesome when on the
left side. For Some days past has complaind of a
pain in her Breast which he had not before. He has
been using Pectorals. had a Blister apply'd on the
Back some weeks ago which is still kept open. His
pulse is about 100 Belly regular. The feet swell
a little towards night.
I am
Sir
Your obedt hum servt
Geo: Moncrieff
Alloa 2nd April 85
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Doctor William Cullen
Physician
Edinr
Mr. Moncrief
C. Sommerville
xvii. See p.57
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