The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4038] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr John Stevenson (in Arbroath) / Regarding: Mr John Gardiner (Captain or Mr Gardner or Gairdner of (North) Tarry or Tarrie; John Gairdner, younger, of North Tarrie) (Patient) / 10 April 1777 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'Dr Stevenson Arbroath C. Capt. Gardiner'. Cullen prescribes an arsenic-based ointment for John Gardiner of North Tarry's ulcerated lip, and advises that Dr Stevenson does not tell the patient or his wife what it is, but that he avoids getting it in his mouth.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4038 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/9/11 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 10 April 1777 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'Dr Stevenson Arbroath C. Capt. Gardiner'. Cullen prescribes an arsenic-based ointment for John Gardiner of North Tarry's ulcerated lip, and advises that Dr Stevenson does not tell the patient or his wife what it is, but that he avoids getting it in his mouth. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:172] |
Case of Captain John Gardiner, who has an ulcerated lip. |
5 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1476] | Addressee | Dr John Stevenson (in Arbroath) |
| [PERS ID:587] | Patient | Mr John Gardiner (Captain or Mr Gardner or Gairdner of (North) Tarry or Tarrie; John Gairdner, younger, of North Tarrie) |
| [PERS ID:1476] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Stevenson (in Arbroath) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1487] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Mrs Janet Gairdner (Captain Gairdner/Gardiner's Lady, Mrs Gairdner of North Tarry, Mrd Gardiner) |
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 | Arbroath | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Dr. Stevenson Arbroath C. Capt. Gardiner
We are of opinion that nothing but an Arsenical
preparation can be of service to his Lip: And if he
stays with you we propose the following.
Take 4 grains of White Arsenic, rubbed fine, and 2 drachms of Olive Oil. Rub together thoroughly in a glass mortar, and gradually add an ounce of melted Wax Liniment. Mix thoroughly to make the Liniment.
With this Liniment spread on a
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Pledget you may dress the sore every day - taking
notice that if it excite pain or inflammation, you
must omitt it & dress the sore with the simple
Liniment. Cereum for a day or two & then at apply
it again -- But if no such effect happens, you
may continue it & even increase the quantity of Arsenic.
I need not say that you must take care that
none of the gets into his mouth. Continue the
Regimen & Medicines formerly ordered --
Com Conceal from the Captain & his Lady the
nature of the Ointment. ----
Diplomatic Text
Dr. Stevenson Arbroath C. Capt. Gardiner
We are of opinion that nothing but an Arsenical
preparation can be of service to his Lip: And if he
stays with you we propose the following.
℞ Arsenic. alb.
subtil. trit. gr iv Ol. Oliv. ʒij In mortario vitreo terito probe
et paulatim adde. Liniment. ceri liquefact. ℥i ℳ. accurate ut
f. Linimentum -
With this Liniment spread on a
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Pledget you may dress the sore every day - taking
notice that if it excite pain or inflammation, you
must omitt it & dress the sore with the simple
Liniment. Cereum for a day or two & then at apply
it again -- But if no such effect happens, you
may cont it & even increase the qty of Arsenic.
I need not say that you must take care that
none of the gets into his mouth. Cont the
Regimen & Medicines formerly ordered --
Com Conceal from the Capt.n & his Lady the
nature of the Ointment. ----
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