The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4483] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr William Hamilton / Regarding: Mrs Paterson (Patient) / July? 1779? / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'To Dr W. Hamilton C[oncerning] Mrs Paterson'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4483 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/12/50 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | July? 1779? |
| 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, 'To Dr W. Hamilton C[oncerning] Mrs Paterson' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1127] |
Case of Mrs Paterson whose shortness of breath, swollen legs and thirst are all taken as signs of dropsy. She later develops a 'nervous 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:2763] | Addressee | Dr William Hamilton |
| [PERS ID:2762] | Patient | Mrs Paterson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2763] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Hamilton |
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 | Kilmarnock | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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To Dr W. Hamilton Concerning Mrs Patterson
Naturally of a relaxed habit, and threatened with a
Dropsy of her breast. Tho she has no breathlessness yet
the cough being so readily affected - and the swelling of
her legs & thirst all mark it; Altho you do not mention
the State of her Urine at present; but I dare say upon
examination it will be found to be scanty --
Let her continue her Exercise on horseback as much
as she conveniently can - I have prescribed some
Tonic Medicines below.-- As the Weather is not now so
warm, I think she may admit of a Blister and which
I would heal up, as fresh Blisters superior to Issues
Laudanum must be exhibited as occasion may require
but care should be taken to keep her belly open; with
Creme of Tartar if necessary - or with dried Squills.
Her Diet you will order from your own judgement.
Take two ounces of Tincture of Mars and half an ounce of Aromatics. Mix and Label:Strengthening Tincture. Twenty drops in a glass of water (two ounces), not quite cold, twice a day, washing down each Dose with two tablespoonfulls of the following Infusion
Diplomatic Text
To Dr W. Hamilton C. Mrs Patterson
Naturally of a relaxed habit, and threatened with a
Dropsy of her breast. Tho she has no breathlessness yet
the cough being so readily affected - and the swelling of
her legs & thirst all mark it; Altho you do not mention
the State of her Urine at present; but I dare say upon
examination it will be found to be scanty --
Let her continue her Exercise on horseback as much
as she conveniently can - I have prescribed some
Tonic Meds below.-- As the Weather is not now so
warm, I think she may admit of a Blister and which
I would heal up, as fresh Blisters superior to Issues
Laudanum must be exhibited as occasion may require
but care should be taken to keep her belly open; with
Creme of Tartar if necessary - or with dried Squills.
Her Diet you will order from your own judgement.
℞ Tinct. mart. ℥ij Arom. ℥ſs. M. Sig. Strengthening Tincture
twenty drops in a glass of water (℥ij) not quite cold twice a day
washing down each Dose with two table Spoonfulls
of the following Infusion
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