The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3227] From: Mr William Russell (Russel; of Newbottle; later of Brancepeth Castle) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Margaret Russell (Russel; later Mrs, then Lady Drummond.) (Patient) / 25 September 1787 / (Incoming)
Letter from William Russell on the case of his little daughter Margaret, who is following Cullen's directions and still sea-bathing. However, the ulcers on her cheek and side are still discharging. He encloses reports by her local medical practitioners (letters 3228 and 3229). He refers also to Ann Wilson's role in conveying communications.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3227 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/2127a |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 25 September 1787 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from William Russell on the case of his little daughter Margaret, who is following Cullen's directions and still sea-bathing. However, the ulcers on her cheek and side are still discharging. He encloses reports by her local medical practitioners (letters 3228 and 3229). He refers also to Ann Wilson's role in conveying communications. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2030] |
Case of nine-year-old Miss Margaret Russell who has been treated for ulcerated tumours on her face and body. |
8 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:5650] | Author | Mr William Russell (Russel; of Newbottle; later of Brancepeth Castle) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5651] | Patient | Miss Margaret Russell (Russel; later Mrs, then Lady Drummond.) |
| [PERS ID:5652] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Cuthbert Eden (Edin) |
| [PERS ID:5653] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Paul Kearsley |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5650] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mr William Russell (Russel; of Newbottle; later of Brancepeth Castle) |
| [PERS ID:5654] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Miss Ann Wilson |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Russell House (East Farm) | Newbottle | North-East | England | Europe | inferred |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Newbottle | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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Agreable to the directions in yours
favored me of the 27th. July last, conveyed by
Miss Ann Wilsons Letter, my little Daughter
has kept rigidly to the same. By sea
bathing &c & as the weather continues fine
she is yet there & will remain till hear
further from you. For the particulars
respecting her, I reffer you to the 2 Inclosed
Accounts from her Apothecarys which I orderd
them to state separatly. Youl therefore Judge
what is necessary to be further done about her
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the ulcers particularly the upper one on the
cheek & that one, on her side has each a small
discharge, tho trifling & dont heal.
I hope your further directions will have
the desired Effect, which at your leizure
youll transmitt to Sir
Inclosed is 2 notes of
One Guinea each.
Dr. Cullen
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Mr Russel
Concerning Miss Russel
September 1787
V. XIX. p. 289
Diplomatic Text
Agreable to the directions in yours
favored me of the 27th. July last, conveyed by
Miss Ann Wilsons Letter, my little Daughter
has kept rigidly to the same. By sea
bathing &c & as the weather continues fine
she is yet there & will remain till hear
further from you. For the particulars
respecting her, I reffer you to the 2 Inclosed
Accots from her Apothecarys which I orderd
them to state separatly. Youl therefore Judge
what is necessary to be further done about her
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the ulcers particularly the upper one on the
cheek & that one, on her side has each a small
discharge, tho trifling & dont heal.
I hope your further directions will have
the desired Effect, which at your leizure
youll transmitt to Sir
Inclosed is 2 notes of
One Guinea each.
Dr. Cullen
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✍
Mr Russel
C. Miss Russel
Septr. 1787
V. XIX. p. 289
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