The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:544] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Mr William Ingham / Regarding: Miss Mary Peareth (Pearith, Peariths) (Patient) / 11 May 1782 / (Outgoing)
Reply to William Ingham regarding the case of Miss Peariths, with whose illness Cullen has been concerned for some time. Cullen is sure that 'there is now no doubt about the nature of her ailment' and recommends the use of mercury, along with a milk diet.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 544 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/15/29 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 11 May 1782 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Machine copy |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply to William Ingham regarding the case of Miss Peariths, with whose illness Cullen has been concerned for some time. Cullen is sure that 'there is now no doubt about the nature of her ailment' and recommends the use of mercury, along with a milk diet. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:52] |
Case of Miss Mary Peareth who has a painful bladder condition. |
25 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:82] | Addressee | Mr William Ingham |
| [PERS ID:80] | Patient | Miss Mary Peareth (Pearith, Peariths) |
| [PERS ID:82] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr William Ingham |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:81] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Richard Lambert |
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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | North-East | England | Europe | inferred |
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Mr Ingham Concerning Miss Pearith
Dear Sir
I have long been very much concerned
for Miss M. Peariths distress and Shall be exceedingly happy
to have it ↑in↑ my power to contribute to her relief. I have Sate
down the moment I received your letter to answer to as I think
if my advice can be admitted there is no time to be lost in [exec¬
tion?] it. There is now no doubt about the nature of her ail¬
ment and now when an abscess has recently opened it Seems
to me the most proper time to recurr to Mr Lamberts first
measure the use of Mercury, If there is not Some circumstance
in her condition, which may render it improper I would instantly
either by the mouth throw in our mercurial pill or by unction
throw in as much as may Soon touch her mouth and keep it there
{illeg} in a Slight degree for a week or two or perhaps till you find
Some change in the quantity or quality of the discharge. During
this course I would wish to keep her very entirely on a milk
diet and from Stirring as much as possible. I shall be ready to
take any other accounts you may have to give and praying most
earnestly for your Success I am Dear Sir Your most obedient Servant
William Cullen
Edinburgh 11th May 1782. ---
Diplomatic Text
Mr Ingham C Miss Pearith
Dear Sir
I have long been very much concerned
for Miss M. Peariths distress and Shall be exceedingly happy
to have it ↑in↑ my power to contribute to her relief. I have Sate
down the moment I received your letter to answer to as I think
if my advice can be admitted there is no time to be lost in [exec¬
tion?] it. There is now no doubt about the nature of her ail¬
ment and now when an abscess has recently opened it Seems
to me the most proper time to recurr to Mr Lamberts first
measure the use of Mercury, If there is not Some circumstance
in her condition, which may render it improper I would instantly
either by the mouth throw in our mercurial pill or by unction
throw in as much as may Soon touch her mouth and keep it there
{illeg} in a Slight degree for a week or two or perhaps till you find
Some change in the quantity or quality of the discharge. During
this course I would wish to keep her very entirely on a milk
diet and from Stirring as much as possible. I shall be ready to
take any other accounts you may have to give and praying most
earnestly for your Success I am Dr Sir Your most obedient Servant
William Cullen
Ed.r 11th May 1782. ---
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