Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to unidentified, 1810 October 20
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 4
- Creator:
- Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
- Extent:
- 1 Leaf
- Physical description:
- 4 pages; 25 cm
- Scope and content:
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Rush replies to a requested consult regarding a severe case of hemorrhoids or other bowel problem. He proposes that if the patient is willing to visit Philadelphia, the problem can be treated surgically.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
- Alternative form available:
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3-page transcript available
- Subjects:
- Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids -- therapy
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