| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 38/36 |
| Alt Ref No | 63 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from George Skene to Andrew Skene |
| Date | 9 March 1760 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | George Skene was the brother of David Skene (1731 - 1770) and the son of Andrew Skene. |
| Description | Letter from George Skene (brother to David Skene), Edinburgh, to Andrew Skene in which he informs him that the absorbents did not make a radical cure for the ague but that cobweb pills had a better effect and may have worked if used for longer; discusses opinions of Monro, Whytt and Cullen on treatment of agues; states that he is unimpressed with 'old Monro' - 'he has been at no pains; he receives any sort of patient and his lectures cost him no manner of trouble' - but he speaks more favourably of William Cullen; describes case of girl with 'Iliac passion' and her treatment; describes case of a man with a large tumour on his cheekbone, 9 March 1760. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |