The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3814] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr Archibald Bathie / Regarding: Captain David Skene (Patient) / 13 May 1776 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Capt. Skene'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3814 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/7/35 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 13 May 1776 |
| 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. Skene' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:599] |
Case of Captain Skene who suffers from 'langour and oppression'. |
3 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1362] | Addressee | Dr Archibald Bathie |
| [PERS ID:1190] | Patient | Captain David Skene |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1362] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr Archibald Bathie |
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 | Auchtermuchty | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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For Capt. Skene.
His recovery seemingly very entire but necessary to se¬
cure against a return. Such complaints often leave ad¬
hesions which continue to give restraint, in coughing speaking or moving & in case of violence applied to
tear the part, the ailment readily returns. The complaint having lasted for 6 or 7 years must have left
the lungs & breast weak, & unfit for the free¬
doms which may be used by sound persons. Therefore
Avoid violent motions. either in walking, riding or
speaking.
Guard carefully against cold. No summer cloathing, &
avoid being exposed to cold or wet weather. Avoid
being heated by motion or warm chambers as making
him obnoxious to Cold.
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As he has had a great discharge from his breast
for many years, but now dried up, his vessels in
[breast?] too soon filled & break out in a weak place.
To avoid this fullness, Continue the cool & even low
diet, & for this whole summer avoid animal food, wine
or other strong drink. Milk & grain, most pro¬
per, & will both support & increase his strength.
A Pea issue perpetual opened in the arm of the
side affected.
No wonder that after so long an illness, he disco¬
ver weakness of all his body, & sensible to chan¬
ges of weather, & liable to variable spirits
but the above precautions, without a returne of
the ailment will restore him.
He is impatient for remedies to recover him
more quickly, & cold bathing might do this but
very hazardous, untill his lungs be secured.
If he avoid fresh hurt , time will entirely recover
him & no medicines will do any good. Give up
the use of the Decoction which seems to have done
so much service, or at least, use it seldomer, in less
quantity,& perhaps only upon appearances of some return
of this ailment His suspicions about the state
of his blood groundless & the remedies , for it
at least not to be used till stronger evidence for
his suspicions. No remedy can we think of
in the meantime but a Goat Whey course.
Diplomatic Text
For Capt. Skene.
His recovery seemingly very entire but necess. to se¬
cure against a return. Such complts often leave ad¬
hesions wc continue to give restraint, in coughg
speakg or movg & in case of violence applied to
tear the part, the ailmt readily returns. The com¬
plt having lasted for 6 or 7 years must have left
the lungs & breast weak, & unfit for the free¬
doms wc m.b. used by sound persons. Theref.
Avoid violent motions. either in walking, riding or
speaking.
Guard carefully agst cold. No summer cloathing, &
avoid being exposed to cold or wet weather. Avoid
being heated by motion or warm chambers as making
him obnoxious to Cold.
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As he has had a gt discharge from his breast
for many years, but now dried up, his vessels in
[b?] too soon filled & break out in a weak place.
To avoid this fullness, Continue ye cool & even low
diet, & for this whole summer avoid animal food, wine
or other strong drink. Milk & grain, most pro¬
per, & will both support & increase his strength.
A Pea issue perpetual opened in the arm of the
side affected.
No wonder that after so long an illness, he disco¬
ver weakness of all his body, & sensible to chan¬
ges of weather, & liable to variable spirits
but the above precautions, without a returne of
the ailmt. will restore him.
He is impatient for remedies to recover him
more quickly, & cold bathing might do this but
very hazardous, untill his lungs be secured.
If he avoid fresh hurt , time will entirely recover
him & no medicines will do any good. Give up
the use of ye Decoction wc seems to have done
so mc service, or at least, use it seldomer, in less
qty,& perhaps only upon appearances of some return
of this ailmt His suspicions about the state
of his blood groundless & the remedies , for it
at least not to be used till stronger evidence for
his suspicions. No remedy can we think of
in the meantime but a Goat Whey course.
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