The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:2606] From: Mr Robert Ochiltree / To: Dr Ivie Campbell / Regarding: Miss Campbell (of Dunstaffnage) (Patient) / 25 April 1785 / (Incoming)
Letter from Robert Ochiltree, concerning the case of Miss Campbell.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 2606 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/1652 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 25 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 Robert Ochiltree, concerning the case of Miss Campbell. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:512] |
Case of Miss Campbell of Dunstaffnage who is suffering from severe headaches and pains in her side since developing an ulcer after ignoring a scratch on her shin. |
15 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1241] | Author | Mr Robert Ochiltree |
| [PERS ID:336] | Addressee | Dr Ivie Campbell |
| [PERS ID:2705] | Patient | Miss Campbell (of Dunstaffnage) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:336] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Ivie Campbell |
| [PERS ID:1241] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Robert Ochiltree |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Dunstaffnage Castle | Oban | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Dunstaffnage 25th. April 1785
Dear Sir
The Journal of Miss Campbells case last sent
ended at Midday on Friday 22d. That Evening she was in¬
clined to slumber - pains &c as before - At 8 p.m. took 28 grains
of Musk & 225 drops L.L. -- at 12 p.m. no better. Took 200 drops L.L.
Saturday 23d. About 6 a.m. much the same only the
shakings not so violent took 100 drops L.L. In the forenoon very
sick & vomited a good dale of sour & Bitter Stuff of a dark
green & Yellowish colour with much very viscid Phlegm - A
few prunes & a small bit of Biskot she had eat two days
before was thrown up, with musk, indigested: very weak for
some time after -- fits much weaker & less frequent, pain
in the stomach easier & inclined to [doze?] -- In the Evening could
not be prevailed on to take a 25 grain dose of Musk - no fits, but
very sick & severe headach - at 12 p.m. took 250 250 drops L.L.
Sunday 24th. at 5 a.m. continuing the same, but rather more
pained in the Stomach took 200 drops L.L. -- inclined to Slumber all
day -- in the Evening took a few tea Spoonfuls of panada, and
was not more uneasy after it -- had several short sleeps ---
Monday 25 at 1 o'Clock a.m. Waked, having had several short
but disturbed sleeps, which prevented her taking her Medicine till
now, took 250 drops L.L. -- refused the Musk -- complaints as
yesterday - had two fits, brought on by a slight alarm -- Slept a little --
Before 6 a.m. growing more uneasy & restless took 200 drops L. L.
At 1 p.m. very sick, Languid & inclined to puke, but her
headach & other pains easier - pulse since Friday from 60
to 70 -- would have had a laxative last night, but she felt so
weak, could not think of the operation, & refuses Injections of all
Kinds -- Sweated about the head for some days past, but no where
else --
I am Dear Sir yours
Robert Ochiltree
Diplomatic Text
Dunstaffnage 25th. April 1785
Dear Sir
The Journal of Miss Campbells case last sent
ended at Midday on Friday 22d. That Evening she was in¬
clined to slumber - pains &c as before - At 8 p.m. took gr. xxviij
of Musk & 225 gtts. L.L. -- at 12 p.m. no better. Took 200 gtts. L.L.
Saturday 23d. About 6 a.m. much the same only the
shakings not so violent took 100 gtts. L.L. In the forenoon very
sick & vomited a good dale of sour & Bitter Stuff of a dark
green & Yellowish colour with much very viscid Phlegm - A
few prunes & a small bit of Biskot she had eat two days
before was thrown up, with musk, indigested: very weak for
some time after -- fits much weaker & less frequent, pain
in the stomach easier & inclined to [doze?] -- In the Evening could
not be prevailed on to take a gr xxv dose of Musk - no fits, but
very sick & severe headach - at 12 p.m. took 250 gtt. L.L.
Sunday 24th. at 5 a.m. continuing the same, but rather more
pained in the Stomach took gtts. 200 L.L. -- inclined to Slumber all
day -- in the Evening took a few tea Spoonfuls of panada, and
was not more uneasy after it -- had several short sleeps ---
Monday 25 at 1 o'Clock a.m. Waked, having had several short
but disturbed sleeps, which prevented her taking her Medicine till
now, took 250 gtt. L.L. -- refused the Musk -- complaints as
yesterday - had two fits, brought on by a slight alarm -- Slept a little --
Before 6 a.m. growing more uneasy & restless took gtts. 200 L. L.
At 1 p.m. very sick, Languid & inclined to puke, but her
headach & other pains easier - pulse since Friday from 60
to 70 -- would have had a laxative last night, but she felt so
weak, could not think of the operation, & refuses Injections of all
Kinds -- Sweated about the head for some days past, but no where
else --
I am Dr Sir yours
Robert Ochiltree
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