The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3685] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Captain Moncrief (Moncreif) / Regarding: [A matter not directly regarding a patient] / 28 August 1773 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Capt[ai]n Moncrief'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3685 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/4/10 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 28 August 1773 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Capt[ai]n Moncrief' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:351] |
Case of Captain Moncrief who has a weak stomach and bowels. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1213] | Addressee | Captain Moncrief (Moncreif) |
| [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 Capt.n Moncrief.
I percieve a considerable change in
the state of Capt.n M.s ailments which may require
some alteration in his management but I hope
the ailments in his breast are accidental & may
soon be discussed. If his Evening fever still continue
I think you should take a little blood from
his arm. The vomits should be repeated & his belly
kept open by Cream of Tartar or Glauber's Salts as
the Elixir sacrum is too hot for him. at present it is well that his diet is so light & it will be
time enough to speak of increasing his nourish¬
ment when he shall be free from his Cough.
If this continues obstinate you must put a
blister between his shoulders. If you can find
that his Cough is relievd by any mucilagi¬
nous things you may use them freely but I
know of no other internals that can be of service
to him. His stomach will not bear the squills to
any quantity that will be usefull. While he is very sen¬
sible to Cold it will be right for him to keep with¬
in doors but as the feverishness goes off his
exercise on horseback may discuss the remains
of Cough. I regret that I was not at home to
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write you in course on Wednesday but I
shall be glad to hear from you again soon.
With Compliments to all at Migres
I am
Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
Edinburgh 28. Aug.t
1773.
Diplomatic Text
For Capt.n Moncrief.
I percieve a considerable change in
the state of Capt.n M.s ailments which may require
some alteration in his management but I hope
the ailments in his breast are accidental & may
soon be discussed. If his Evening fever still cont.
I think you should take a little blood from
his arm. The vomits should be repeated & his belly
kept open by Cream of Tart. or Glaub. Sal. as
the Elixir sacrum is too hot for him. at present it is well that his diet is so light & it will be
time enough to speak of increasing his nourish¬
ment when he shall be free from his Cough.
If this continues obstinate you must put a
blister between his shoulders. If you can find
that his Cough is relievd by any mucilagi¬
nous things you may use them freely but I
know of no other internals that can be of service
to him. His stomach will not bear the squills to
any q.ty that will be usefull. While he is very sen¬
sible to Cold it will be right for him to keep with¬
in doors but as the feverishness goes off his
exercise on horseback may discuss the remains
of Cough. I regret that I was not at home to
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write you in course on Wednesday but I
shall be glad to hear from you again soon.
With Compliments to all at Migres
I am
Dear Sir
Your most obedient servant
Edin.r 28. Aug.t
1773.
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