The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4385] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) / Regarding: Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) (Patient) / 1 March 1779 / (Outgoing)
Reply, for 'Inglis of Murdieston Esqr.'. Cullen politely upbraids Alexander Inglis: 'It is not uncommon for such ailments to be obstinate especially in persons not strictly observant of rules', and tells him he should not have been riding. He has 'no objection to your going to the Highlands where you can both get Goat whey & have Sea bathing'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4385 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/11/123 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 1 March 1779 |
| 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 'Inglis of Murdieston Esqr.'. Cullen politely upbraids Alexander Inglis: 'It is not uncommon for such ailments to be obstinate especially in persons not strictly observant of rules', and tells him he should not have been riding. He has 'no objection to your going to the Highlands where you can both get Goat whey & have Sea bathing'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:210] |
Case of Alexander Inglis of Murdiston, who is being treated for a persistent gleet and related symptoms of an inflammation of the urinary tract. |
15 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:699] | Addressee | Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) |
| [PERS ID:699] | Patient | Mr Alexander Hamilton Inglis (of Murdist(o)un; Alexander Inglis Hamilton) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
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 | Murdieston (Murdietoun) | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Therapeutic Recommendation | Highlands | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Inglis of Murdieston Esqr.
It is not uncommon for such ailments to be obstinate espe¬
cially in persons not strictly observant of rules.
I hope it is enough that the principal symptom the
gleet is much abated & the rest will soon follow. You say
the heat of urine & pain of your back are still very trouble¬
some, especially after riding; but I am sure you have been
told that riding is very bad for you & unless you do it very
seldom & very gently nothing will do you service. The Sarsa¬
parilla you have been trying can do you no sort of service
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& at present I would not advise any other medicine.
Cool living, avoiding exercise & cold bathing are the only
means which I think can be of service to you. I have
no objection to your going to the Highlands where you
can both get Goat whey & have Sea bathing & I hope
they will make you quite well if you observe the regi¬
men that is proper for the Goat whey, that is a very
light diet & little strong drink. & very little exercise
of any kind except going in a Carriage on very smooth
road.
Diplomatic Text
Inglis of Murdieston Esqr.
It is not uncommon for sc. ailments to be obstinate espe¬
cially in persons not strictly observant of rules.
I hope it is enough that the principal symptom the
gleet is much abated & the rest will soon follow. You say
the heat of urine & pain of your back are still very trouble¬
some, especially after riding; but I am sure you have been
told that riding is very bad for you & unless you do it very
seldom & very gently nothing will do you service. The Sarsa¬
parilla you have been trying can do you no sort of service
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& at present I would not advise any other medicine.
Cool living, avoiding exercise & cold bathing are the only
means which I think can be of service to you. I have
no objection to your going to the Highlands where you
can both get Goat whey & have Sea bathing & I hope
they will make you quite well if you observe the regi¬
men that is proper for the Goat whey, that is a very
light diet & little strong drink. & very little exercise
of any kind except going in a Carriage on very smooth
road.
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