The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3229] From: Dr Cuthbert Eden (Edin) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Margaret Russell (Russel; later Mrs, then Lady Drummond.) (Patient) / 24 September 1787 / (Incoming)
Letter from Cuthbert Eden, apothecary or physician, concerning the case of Miss Margaret Russell, and enclosed by her father in letter 3227. She is taking the (aperient) solution prescribed and her sores are being bathed and dressed. Although they are not healing, the sea bathing is improving her general health. he notes a 'scorbutic'-type scurf around her eyelids and lips.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3229 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/2127c |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 24 September 1787 |
| 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 Cuthbert Eden, apothecary or physician, concerning the case of Miss Margaret Russell, and enclosed by her father in letter 3227. She is taking the (aperient) solution prescribed and her sores are being bathed and dressed. Although they are not healing, the sea bathing is improving her general health. he notes a 'scorbutic'-type scurf around her eyelids and lips. |
| 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:5652] | Author | Dr Cuthbert Eden (Edin) |
| [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:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Newbottle | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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The Solution has agreed so well & had such an
equal Effect that it has been seldom necessary
to vary the Dose and as she was not obligd
to follow the Times of the Tide she has both
bathd & taken the Solution on the same
Day unless prevented by bad Weather at
which Time she continued the Solution
The Sores after being washd for above a
Week with the Solution of Sugar of Lead
became clear of Scab when they were dressd
with the Ointment which has been continued
ever since & has kept them clean & open
yet they do not appear to heal, the Edges
are rather softer & the upper Sore near the
Ear has always discharged a little Matter
but the lower one not any yet there appears
on close Examination to be an oozing of a
[g]lutinous Fluid from the Surface which if
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left to itself for a few Days becomes a kind
of Rind or Crust. In Respect to her Health &
appetite she appears perfectly well & has
grown lustier from her Sea bathing. it may
also be necessary to remark that there is
generally a kind of Scurf round her Eye Lids
& Lips of the scorbutic Kind.
Your most obedient Servant
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Dr Cullen
Diplomatic Text
The Solution has agreed so well & had such an
equal Effect that it has been seldom necessary
to vary the Dose and as she was not obligd
to follow the Times of the Tide she has both
bathd & taken the Solution on the same
Day unless prevented by bad Weather at
which Time she continued the Solution
The Sores after being washd for above a
Week with the Solution of Sugar of Lead
became clear of Scab when they were dressd
with the Ointment which has been continued
ever since & has kept them clean & open
yet they do not appear to heal, the Edges
are rather softer & the upper Sore near the
Ear has always discharged a little Matter
but the lower one not any yet there appears
on close Examination to be an oozing of a
[g]lutinous Fluid from the Surface which if
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left to itself for a few Days becomes a kind
of Rind or Crust. In Respect to her Health &
appetite she appears perfectly well & has
grown lustier from her Sea bathing. it may
also be necessary to remark that there is
generally a kind of Scurf round her Eye Lids
& Lips of the scorbutic Kind.
Y. most obedt Sert.
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Dr Cullen
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