The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3709] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr John Alves / Regarding: Mr Hugh Fraser (Patient) / November? 1774? / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Dr Alves about Mr Fraser', advising on obstructions to the liver and other viscera. Cullen pronounces the case 'unfavourable' but 'Nunquam desperandum'. He recommends use of cicuta and keeping his belly open.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3709 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/4/34 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | November? 1774? |
| 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, 'Dr Alves about Mr Fraser', advising on obstructions to the liver and other viscera. Cullen pronounces the case 'unfavourable' but 'Nunquam desperandum'. He recommends use of cicuta and keeping his belly open. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:434] |
Case of Hugh Fraser who has a very serious abdominal condition. |
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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:148] | Addressee | Dr John Alves |
| [PERS ID:581] | Patient | Mr Hugh Fraser |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:148] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Alves |
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 |
| Destination of Letter | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Dr Alves about Mr Fraser.
His case unfavourable
Liver & other Viscera seem obstructed very
difficult to resolve them – Never to be despaired of.
Regenerated Tartar, very proper & to be continued ––
Pyrmont water, little to be hoped from it.
& the bulk of liquor bad. ––
The Cicuta – begin in a small dose & increa¬
sed very fast, till it has some sensible effect.
Attention to the state of his belly, & if his
stomach bears them his belly to be kept open
with pills 3 parts Soap & one of powdered
Wormwood
Every morning his legs rubbed with fumigated
flannel. –
While his appetite is bad, he may take any
kind of food. – & he may take several glasses
of Punch of rum or Whisky. ––
Decie Thirst to be decieved with some acid in his
mouth
Diplomatic Text
Dr Alves about Mr Fraser.
His case unfavourable
Liver & other Viscera seem obstructed very
difficult to resolve them – Nunquam desperandum.
Regd Tartar, very proper & to be contd. ––
Pyrmont water, little to be hoped from it.
& the bulk of liquor bad. ––
The Cicuta – begin in a small dose & increa¬
sed very fast, till it has some sensible effect.
Attention to the state of his belly, & if his
stomach bears them his belly to be kept open
with pills 3 parts Soap & one of powdered
Wormwood
Every morng his legs rubbed with fumigated
flannel. –
While his appetite is bad, he may take any
kind of food. – & he may take several glasses
of Punch of rum or Whisky. ––
Decie Thirst to be decieved with some acid in his
mouth
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