The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4325] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr Hutchinson / Regarding: Mr A Bruce (Patient) / 13 October 1778 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'To Mr Hutchinson C[oncerning] Mr A Bruce', mainly commenting on value of the repeated venesections and use of medications.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4325 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/11/63 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 13 October 1778 |
| 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 'To Mr Hutchinson C[oncerning] Mr A Bruce', mainly commenting on value of the repeated venesections and use of medications. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2529] |
Case of Mr A. Bruce whose cough and breathing problems are considered rheumatic. |
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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:2503] | Addressee | Mr Hutchinson |
| [PERS ID:2504] | Patient | Mr A Bruce |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2503] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Hutchinson |
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 |
| Mentioned / Other | Harrogate | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
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To Mr Hutchinson Concerning Mr A Bruce
Not positive about the Cause, but the bathing in Harro¬
gate Water has probably had a share in it; but there
is plainly a determination to the head & I think your
Venesection & Blistering have been both proper. If any disor¬
der of his brain or Head remain or recur I would apply
a fresh blister, over the Perpetual one &c
If his Pulse becomes full while the affection of
his increases or having gone away recurs. [Repeat?] Venesection
but if his Pulse has been sometimes low, I am averse
to large Evacuations & therefore to much purging
but it is very necessary to keep his belly open by
gentle Medicines as Cream of Tartar or Soluble Tartar with
Manna. I have no objection to the continuance
of your Vol. neutral Drops nor to James Powder
if they do not purge, he has been a good deal of late
accustomed to an Antimonial medicine
I think he might be the better of having his feet
& legs bathing every Evening in tepid water &cc
Tho he should at times become restless & miss his
sleep I am averse to Opiates but would willingly give
him a Dose Draught of ten grains of good musk.
If he can bear it, he might be the better of going
out in a Carriage.
Diplomatic Text
To Mr Hutchinson C Mr A Bruce
Not positive about the Cause, but the bathing in Harro¬
gate Water has probably had a share in it; but there
is plainly a determination to the head & I think your
V.S. & Blistering have been both proper. If any disor¬
der of his brain or H remain or recur I would apply
a fresh blister, over the Perpetual one &c
If his Pulse becomes full while the affection of
his increases or having gone away recurs. [Rept?] V.S.
but if his Pulse has been sometimes low, I am averse
to large Evacuations & therefore to much purging
but it is very necessary to keep his belly open by
gentle Meds as Crem. tartar or Sol. Tartar with
Manna. I have no objection to the continuance
of your Vol. neutral Drops nor to James Powder
if they do not purge, he has been a good deal of late
accustomed to an Antimonial medicine
I think he might be the better of having his feet
& legs bathing every Eveng in tepid water &cc
Tho he should at times become restless & miss his
sleep I am averse to Opiates but would willingly give
him a Dose Draught of ten grains of good musk.
If he can bear it, he might be the better of going
out in a Carriage.
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