The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:5105] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr James McNab / Regarding: Mr Henry Ivie-Nicolson (Ivie) (Nicolson of Glenbervie) (Patient) / 22 July 1785 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr.'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 5105 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/18/88 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 22 July 1785 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine scribal copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | Yes |
| Regimen | Yes |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr.' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:2555] |
Case of Henry Ivie-Nicolson of Glenbervie (attended by physicians in Waterford), who has a suspected paralytic complaint and 'dimness of sight' all of which Cullen considers 'nervous' and for which the patient undertakes electrical treatment. |
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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:2807] | Addressee | Mr James McNab |
| [PERS ID:5787] | Patient | Mr Henry Ivie-Nicolson (Nicolson of Glenbervie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2807] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr James McNab |
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 | Waterford | South Ireland | Ireland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Glenbervie (AKA Ardit, Airdit) | Kirkcaldy | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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For Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr.
As the Complaints proceeded entirely from
an external Cause, so from this circumstance as
well as from the absence of all internal affection
I conclude the Ailment to be entirely without
danger and particularly without any danger
of its becoming Paralytic.
For removing this Complaint I would
propose the following measures
1 Let him upon all occasions avoid being
exposed to cold and for being more secure in this
respect he should have flannel every where
next his Skin
2d. Every morning he should have the whole
of his left Side rubbed over with a flesh brush
immediately after getting out of bed, or more
properly his leg may be rubbed before he gets up
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3 The journey he is now going to undertake
will I think be of Service to him, but he should
endeavour both in the morning aft before he sets
out at Stages when he halts in the Evening
after his journey to have some exercise in
walking either without or within doors
4 When he gets home if any part of his
Ailment should still return remain he
should take some daily exercise both in
Riding and Walking however averse
he may find himself to either of them
5 Tho' this Ailment does not require
any nicety in diet, it will require mo¬
deration both in Eating and drinking and
Mr. Nicolson should continue his excellent
practice of avoiding Suppers and observing
both at dinner and Supper great sobriety
in drinking.
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6th. With these measures the only medicine
which I think necessary for discussing this
Ailment I have Prescribed on the inclosed
paper. Mr. Nicolson will be pleased to
take One or two table Spoonfuls of it every
night at bed time. I believe the dose thus
not exactly determined, because it must
be varied according to the operation of it.
He may begin with one spoonful for a dose
and if with this his belly keeps regular
he need take no more, but if his belly
becomes dry or bound he should take two
Spoonfuls for a dose.
7th. By this medicine his journey &c.
I hope he shall be perfectly well before
he gets home, but if in this I should be disappointed
the only further advice I have to give is that he should
try some doses of Dovers Powder under the direction
of a person who understands the proper management
of it.
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For Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr
Take two drachms of Guaiacum Gum and three drachms of white Sugar. Grind together into a fine powder, to which add two ounces of Mucilage of thick Gum Arabic. Again, grind carefully and while grinding, gradually pour in half an ounce of Volatile Elixir of Guaiacum and three ounces each of Peppermint Water and shredded Peppermint. Mix and Label: Diaphoretic Mixture. A table Spoonful or two to be taken at bed time. Shaking the Phial always well before pouring out.
Diplomatic Text
For Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr.
As the Complaints proceeded entirely from
an external Cause, so from this circumstance as
well as from the absence of all internal affection
I conclude the Ailment to be entirely without
danger and particularly without any danger
of its becoming Paralytic.
For removing this Complaint I would
propose the following measures
1 Let him upon all occasions avoid being
exposed to cold and for being more secure in this
respect he should have flannel every where
next his Skin
2d. Every morning he should have the whole
of his left Side rubbed over with a flesh brush
immediately after getting out of bed, or more
properly his leg may be rubbed before he gets up
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3 The journey he is now going to undertake
will I think be of Service to him, but he should
endeavour both in the morning aft before he sets
out at Stages when he halts in the Evening
after his journey to have some exercise in
walking either without or within doors
4 When he gets home if any part of his
Ailment should still return remain he
should take some daily exercise both in
Riding and Walking however averse
he may find himself to either of them
5 Tho' this Ailment does not require
any nicety in diet, it will require mo¬
deration both in Eating and drinking and
Mr. Nicolson should continue his excellent
practice of avoiding Suppers and observing
both at dinner and Supper great sobriety
in drinking.
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6th. With these measures the only medicine
which I think necessary for discussing this
Ailment I have Prescribed on the inclosed
paper. Mr. Nicolson will be pleased to
take One or two table Spoonfuls of it every
night at bed time. I believe the dose thus
not exactly determined, because it must
be varied according to the operation of it.
He may begin with one spoonful for a dose
and if with this his belly keeps regular
he need take no more, but if his belly
becomes dry or bound he should take two
Spoonfuls for a dose.
7th. By this medicine his journey &c.
I hope he shall be perfectly well before
he gets home, but if in this I should be disappointed
the only further advice I have to give is that he should
try some doses of Dovers Powder under the direction
of a person who understands the proper management
of it.
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For Nicolson of Glenbervie Esqr
℞ Gum Guaiac. ʒij
Sacchar. alb. duriss. ʒiij
Terito simul in pulverem tenuem
cui adde
Muscilag. G. Arab. crass.℥ij
Terito iterum diligenter et dum
teritur affunde paulatim
Elix. Guaiac. vol. ℥ſs
Aq: Menthe pip.
rasar. @ ℥iij
ℳ. Sig. Diaphoretic Mixture
A table Spoonful or two to be
taken at bedtime. Shaking the
Phial always well before
pouring out.
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