The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4996] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) / Regarding: Mr James Gilchrist Cochrane (Jamie) (Patient) / 3 March 1785 / (Outgoing)
Reply, for the 'Honble. Mr. Jas. Cochrane'. Addressed to the Earl of Dundonald concerning the case of his young son James who has been to see Cullen and Alexander Wood, and went to the country (Culross) 'Tuesday last' (i.e. 1 March). He writes that 'there are considerable obstructions in his bowels and especially as we judge in the Mesentery', and he is not optimistic. However, he does not fear any immediate danger, so does not think it necessary to be 'interrupting your Lordships business, or to hurry your Coming to this Country'. It is unclear where Lord Dundonald currently is, but his wife had died in the London area in November 1784, and he undertook much of his scientific work there.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4996 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/17/190 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 3 March 1785 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, for the 'Honble. Mr. Jas. Cochrane'. Addressed to the Earl of Dundonald concerning the case of his young son James who has been to see Cullen and Alexander Wood, and went to the country (Culross) 'Tuesday last' (i.e. 1 March). He writes that 'there are considerable obstructions in his bowels and especially as we judge in the Mesentery', and he is not optimistic. However, he does not fear any immediate danger, so does not think it necessary to be 'interrupting your Lordships business, or to hurry your Coming to this Country'. It is unclear where Lord Dundonald currently is, but his wife had died in the London area in November 1784, and he undertook much of his scientific work there. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:195] |
Case of James [Jamie] Cochrane seriously ill with a hard, swollen abdomen and whose case proves fatal. |
9 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2698] | Addressee | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
| [PERS ID:2692] | Patient | Mr James Gilchrist Cochrane (Jamie) |
| [PERS ID:588] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Alexander Wood |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2698] | Patient's Relative / Spouse / Friend | Earl Archibald Cochrane (9th Earl of Dundonald; Lord Dundonald) |
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 | London | London and South-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Mentioned / Other | Culross Abbey House | Culross | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
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Honble Mr. Jas Cochrane
Your son Mr. James went to the Country
on Tuesday last and I think it is my duty to give your
Lordship some account of his condition.
After frequent examination it appeared
too clearly to Mr. Wood and me that there are consi¬
derable obstructions in his bowels and especially as
we judge in the Mesentery. There is also come on
a Tympanitic or windy inflation of his whole belly
the latter Symptom was a good deal abated before
he left the Town and I hope the obstructions
also were lessened but I must still own that I
think his disease of doubtful event. What our
Skill here could do has been done but I thought
several advantages might be got by his being
in the Country and therefore have Sent him
there with full directions for his regimen and
we have likewise directed the medicines we
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thought most promising and particularly have given
directions for the proper use of the Castor oil. I have
only to add that though I think the event of Mr.
James's disease somewhat doubtful I dont think
there is any danger near at hand and therefore
think it should have any effect in the interrupting
your Lordships business, or to hurry your Coming
to this Country. I have the honour to be with the
utmost respect
My Lord
Your Lordships
most Obedient humble servant
Edinburgh 3d. March
1785
Diplomatic Text
Honble Mr. Jas Cochrane
Your son Mr. James went to the Country
on Tuesday last and I think it is my duty to give your
Lordship some account of his condition.
After frequent examination it appeared
too clearly to Mr. Wood and me that there are consi¬
derable obstructions in his bowels and especially as
we judge in the Mesentery. There is also come on
a Tympanitic or windy inflation of his whole belly
the latter Symptom was a good deal abated before
he left the Town and I hope the obstructions
also were lessened but I must still own that I
think his disease of doubtful event. What our
Skill here could do has been done but I thought
several advantages might be got by his being
in the Country and therefore have Sent him
there with full directions for his regimen and
we have likewise directed the medicines we
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thought most promising and particularly have given
directions for the proper use of the Castor oil. I have
only to add that though I think the event of Mr.
James's disease somewhat doubtful I dont think
there is any danger near at hand and therefore
think it should have any effect in the interrupting
your Lordships business, or to hurry your Coming
to this Country. I have the honour to be with the
utmost respect
My Lord
Your Lordships
most Obedient humble servant
Edinr 3d. March
1785
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