The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4393] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Lord (Judge) Robert McQueen (of Braxfield; Lord Braxfield) (Patient) / 22 March 1779 / (Outgoing)
Reply headed 'Lord Braxfield',. Cullen advises on taking a journey to relieve his gouty stomach.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4393 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/11/131 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 22 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 headed 'Lord Braxfield',. Cullen advises on taking a journey to relieve his gouty stomach. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1177] |
Case of Lord Braxfield who has a gouty stomach. |
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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:2713] | Patient | Lord (Judge) Robert McQueen (of Braxfield; Lord Braxfield) |
| [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 |
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Lord Braxfield
Chiefly complaints of his Stomach, but seem to de¬
pend upon a gouty disposition, not taking its proper course.
The Cure must turn upon determining this to the ex¬
tremities, but in the mean time upon avoiding indigestion
& strengthening the tone of the Stomach.
Pursue a journey steadily for some weeks, in a carriage
to avoid accidents of bad weather, but take a saddle horse
along with him, to ride now & then in good weather, a stage
on horseback. Make easy journies, not less than two
nor more than three stages a day. Set out early in
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the morning & after one stage take breakfast & after
one or two more put up for the day, so as not to
travel after dinner. Avoid cold upon the journey.
Till he take this journey be as much in fresh
air & gentle exercise on horseback as he can.
Avoid tea & coffee at breakfast : but he may
take Cocoa, Sassafras, Balm or Rosemary ↑tea↑, with
bread & butter; but no jelly, marmalade or sweetmeat.
Avoid all broth except sometimes a little plain
soup with dry toast. Chiefly take animal food
either roasted or boiled, but avoiding baked or fried
meats or fat meat - He may take sparingly of
the lighter kinds of fish.
Avoid the cold & windy kind of vegetables.
Fill up his meal with pudding or pancake.
Cautious in taking fruit.
Drink plain water. No malt liquors and
should be cautious in wine. Take only the strongest
as Madera, red Port or very good Sherry. Should
never exceed half a mutchkin of wine & if it gives
any sourness in his stomach let it alone altogether
& take Spirits & water in place of it
At supper a newlaid soft boiled egg is enough, or
if wine agrees with him, a little boiled barley, rice,
or sago may be taken with a spoonful or two of wine.
Spiceries (↑Pickles↑) of all kinds are hurtful, but he may
take spiceries or mustard moderately.
Avoid fatigue of business more than is absolute¬
ly necessary. Avoid late hours.
Avoid fatigue from walking, tho walking &
fresh air may be useful if moderate.
If this regimen, journey &c do not give a cure
I shall advise some medicines. In the meantime two or three
glasses of Hartfell Spa every day may be of service.
Diplomatic Text
Lord Braxfield
Chiefly complaints of his Stomach, but seem to de¬
pend upon a gouty disposition, not taking its proper course.
The Cure must turn upon determing this to the ex¬
tremities, but in the mean time upon avoidg indigestion
& strengtheng the tone of the Stomach.
Pursue a journey steadily for some weeks, in a carriage
to avoid accidents of bad weather, but take a saddle horse
along w him, to ride now & then in good weather, a stage
on horseback. Make easy journies, not less than two
nor more than three stages a day. Set out early in
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the morning & after one stage take breakfast & after
one or two more put up for the day, so as not to
travel after dinner. Avoid cold upon the journey.
Till he take this journey be as much in fresh
air & gentle exercise on horseback as he can.
Avoid tea & coffee at breakfast : but he may
take Cocoa, Sassafras, Balm or Rosemary ↑tea↑, with
bread & butter; but no jelly, marmalade or sweetmeat.
Avoid all broth except sometimes a little plain
soup with dry toast. Chiefly take animal food
either roasted or boiled, but avoidg baked or fried
meats or fat meat - He may take sparingly of
the lighter kinds of fish.
Avoid the cold & windy kind of vegetables.
Fill up his meal with pudding or pancake.
Cautious in taking fruit.
Drink plain water. No malt liquors and
should be cautious in wine. Take only the strongest
as Madera, red Port or very good Sherry. Should
never exceed half a mutchkin of wine & if it gives
any sourness in his stomach let it alone altogether
& take Spirits & water in place of it
At supper a newlaid soft boiled egg is enough, or
if wine agrees with him, a little boiled barley, rice,
or sago may be taken with a spoonful or two of wine.
Spiceries (↑Pickles↑) of all kinds are hurtful, but he may
take spiceries or mustard moderately.
Avoid fatigue of business more than is absolute¬
ly necessary. Avoid late hours.
Avoid fatigue from walking, tho walking &
fresh air may be useful if moderate.
If this regimen, journey &c do not give a cure
I shall advise some meds.. In the meantime two or three
glasses of Hartfell Spa every day may be of service.
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