The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4088] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) / Regarding: Mr John Hunter (of Crook(s)) (Patient), Mrs B. (Patient) / June 1777 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Mr Murray of Kircaldy C. Mrs B.'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4088 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/9/61 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | June 1777 |
| 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, 'Mr Murray of Kircaldy C. Mrs B.' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:470] |
Case of Mr John Hunter who is being advised over a discharge on his leg and for dropsy jointly by Cullen and Dr Monro. |
10 |
| [Case ID:854] |
Case of 'Mrs B' who suffers from swollen legs and thighs, considered as a dropsy related to her time of life. |
2 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1942] | Addressee | Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) |
| [PERS ID:1944] | Patient | Mrs B. |
| [PERS ID:1891] | Patient | Mr John Hunter (of Crook(s)) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1942] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) |
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 | Crooks House | Coldstream | Borders | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Mr Murray of Kircaldy Concerning MrsB.
Time of life against her -- Complaints not immediately
dangerous; but a more considerable Dropsy may come
on & therefore every precaution necessary ---
The frictions from her haunches to her toes, still
to be continued, but onlyin the mornings ---
Carefully keep her feet & legs always warm &
dry, by wearing warm underworsted Stockings night
& day ---
Continue the Exercise in a Carriage as much as
possible --
I would advise the following Electuary vid
Directions for Mr Hunter p. 17. 1
{illeg}[March V. as his Diet responded it?]
of
a teaspoonfull night & morning. If this
keeps her belly regular or even opens it a little it is enough
but if not increase the dose to two teaspoonfulls at night or morning
or both --- If it purges her diminish the Dose & give it
in small doses two or three times or four times a day, that
if possible it may be directed to the Kidnies ---
If this does not produce some Diuretic effect, you
must try Diuretic Decoction also ordered below ---
& for this also see Mr Hunter p. 17
Notes:
1: See Document ID:4049
Diplomatic Text
Mr Murray of Kircaldy C. MrsB.
Time of life against her -- Compts not immediately
dangerous; but a more considerable Dropsy may come
on & therefore every precaution necessary ---
The frictions from her haunches to her toes, still
to be continued, but onlyin the mornss ---
Carefully keep her feet & legs always warm &
dry, by wearing warm underworsted Stockings night
& day ---
Continue the Exercise in a Carriage as much as
possible --
I would advise the following Electuary vid
Directions for Mr Hunter p. 17. 1
{illeg}[March V. as his Diet responded it?]
of
a teaspoonfull night & morning. If this
keeps her belly regr or even opens it a little it is enough
but if not increase the dose to two teasponf. at night or morg
or both --- If it purges her diminish the Dose & give it
in small doses two or three times or four times a day, that
if possible it may be directed to the Kidnies ---
If this does not produce some Diuretic effect, you
must try Diuretic Decoction also ordered below ---
& for this also see Mr Hunter p. 17
Notes:
1: See Document ID:4049
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