The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4716] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Reverend Duncan Shaw (Dr Shaw; of Rafford; later of Aberdeen) / Regarding: Miss Mary Shaw (Patient) / 24 September 1783 / (Outgoing)
Reply concerning the case of Miss Mary Shaw, to her father, Rev. Duncan Shaw. Cullen writes: 'unhappily there is some what in the constitution of your Children that baffles the Art of Physic'. He discusses bleeding, vomiting and blistering, and gives dietary and exercise advice. The obstruction of menstruation he regards as a symptom, not a cause. The enclosed recipe is in Cullen's own hand.
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| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4716 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/16/120 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 24 September 1783 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | Enclosure(s) present |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply concerning the case of Miss Mary Shaw, to her father, Rev. Duncan Shaw. Cullen writes: 'unhappily there is some what in the constitution of your Children that baffles the Art of Physic'. He discusses bleeding, vomiting and blistering, and gives dietary and exercise advice. The obstruction of menstruation he regards as a symptom, not a cause. The enclosed recipe is in Cullen's own hand. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1630] |
Case of Miss Mary Shaw who has a hectic fever. |
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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:5494] | Addressee | Reverend Duncan Shaw (Dr Shaw; of Rafford; later of Aberdeen) |
| [PERS ID:5493] | Patient | Miss Mary Shaw |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:5494] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Reverend Duncan Shaw (Dr Shaw; of Rafford; later of Aberdeen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination of Letter | Rafford | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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