The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:363] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Reverend Whyte (Patient) / 28 November 1775 / (Outgoing)
Directions for Revd Mr Whyte, who Cullen believes to be in great danger of phthisis. He should abstain entirely from animal food and strong drink, and avoid cold. Includes recipes for a Pectoral Apozem.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 363 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/6/62 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 28 November 1775 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | Yes |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Directions for Revd Mr Whyte, who Cullen believes to be in great danger of phthisis. He should abstain entirely from animal food and strong drink, and avoid cold. Includes recipes for a Pectoral Apozem. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:632] |
Case of Reverend Mr Whyte who is thought to be in great danger of phthisis. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1872] | Patient | Reverend Whyte |
| [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 | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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For Mr Whyte.
Have considered &c & if not already affected, is in great danger of a
Phthisis which requires great attention on his part. Medicines of little service &
his only chance is in a proper Regimen.
Abstain entirely from Animal food & all kind of strong drink & live on
milk & farinacea. If milk be not easily digested, mix it with equal part of thin
water gruel & let it be well sweetened with Sugar, & these he should take with
bread rice &c instead of plain milk.
Constant attention to guard against cold. keep constantly to his flannel
shirt & to be warm by cloathed. Might be the better of exercise on horseback
but after this time of year he is in danger of being more hurt by cold
than mended by Exercise. Therefore must keep close at home except for a little
about midday in mild weather. Walking & speaking very hurtful.
The Issue in his breast is well judged & should be continued & upon any
fresh attack of cold he should have some blood taken from his arm.
If no ulcer be already formed, these measures will I hope preserve him
& even if there be, they are the most likely to cure him. I propose only
one medicine. He has been ill advised & has managed himself ill &ccc.
Take three ounces of Leaves of Coltsfoot boil with a liquid measure of two pounds to one pound of spring water until complete. Add one drachm of Aniseed, two drachms of extract of liquorice. Strain etc. Label: Pectoral Apozem, two tablespoonfuls five times a day.
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Whyte.
Have considered &c & if not already affected, is in great danger of a
Phthisis wc requires great attention on his part. Medicines of little service &
his only chance is in a proper Regimen.
Abstain entirely from Anim. food & all kind of strong drink & live on
milk & farinacea. If milk be not easy. digested, mix it w equal part of thin
water gruel & let it be well sweetened w- Sugar, & ys he should take w-
bread rice &c instead of plain milk.
Constant attention to guard against cold. keep constantly to his flannel
shirt & to be warm by cloathed. Might be the better of exercise on horseback
but after this time of year he is in danger of being more hurt by cold
yn mended by Exercise. Therefore must keep close at home except for a little
about midday in mild weather. Walking & speaking very hurtful.
The Issue in his breast is well judged & shd be continued & upon any
fresh attack of cold he should have some blood taken from his arm.
If no ulcer be already formed, these measures will I hope preserve him
& even if there be, they are the most likely to cure him. I propose only
one medic. He has been ill advised & has managed himself ill &ccc.
℞ Fol. tussil. sicc. ℥ij Cogue ex aq. font. ex lbij ad lbj subfinem
addendo Sem. anis. cont. ʒi, Extr. glycyrrh. ʒij Cola &c.
Signa Pectoral Apozem to table spoonf. to be taken [4?] times a day.
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