The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:676] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr John Alves / Regarding: Mr James Murray Sutherland (Sutherland of Clyne and Pulrossie) (Patient) / 29 November 1782 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Dr Alves C[oncerning] Sutherland of Clyne'. Cullen now believes the patient has a stone in his bladder, and recommends the use of soap and lime water, and Uva Ursi.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 676 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/15/163 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 29 November 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, 'Dr Alves C[oncerning] Sutherland of Clyne'. Cullen now believes the patient has a stone in his bladder, and recommends the use of soap and lime water, and Uva Ursi. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1027] |
Case of Mr Sutherland of Clyne who has had a paralytic stroke (palsy), and two years later develops a suspected bladder stone (see also notes for Document 36141 which might be related to this case). |
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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:148] | Addressee | Dr John Alves |
| [PERS ID:695] | Patient | Mr James Murray Sutherland (Sutherland of Clyne and Pulrossie) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:148] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr John Alves |
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 | Inverness | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Normalized Text
Dr Alves Concerning Sutherland of Clyne
I have now again considered your letter
and am perswaded that your patient has a stone in his bladder
If that was properly ascertained by the Catheter I should say that
his most certain relief would be obtained by the extraction of the
stone but in the meantime he may probably get relief by the use
of soap and lime water, taking the soap to half an ounce and
the lime water to a chopin every. After using these for a month
or six weeks if his relief is not compleat he may take the Bear Berry for as long to the quantity of two or three drams every day.
In either case a regular belly is necessary and when for that pur¬
pose a medicine is necessary he cannot employ a more proper
than the Castor Oil. I wish you heartily success and am
with great regard
your most obedient servant
1782.
Diplomatic Text
Dr Alves C Sutherland of Clyne
I have now again considered your letter
and am perswaded that your patient has a stone in his bladder
If that was properly ascertained by the Catheter I should say that
his most certain relief would be obtained by the extraction of the
stone but in the meantime he may probably get relief by the use
of soap and lime water, taking the soap to half an ounce and
the lime water to a chopin every. After using these for a month
or six weeks if his relief is not compleat he may take the Uva
Ursi for as long to the quantity of two or three drams every day.
In either case a regular belly is necessary and when for that pur¬
pose a medicine is necessary he cannot employ a more proper
than the Oleum ricini. I wish you heartily success and am
with great regard
your most obedient servant
1782.
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