Josiah Curtis letter, Boston, to Hon. A. Walker, No. Brookfield, 1861, Apr. 30

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Summary

Creator:
Curtis, Josiah, 1816-1883
Abstract:
ALS. Writes that he is fearful of being removed from his office of Superintendent of Registration on the Boston Sanitary Commission as a consequence of his signing a petition requesting a Board of Health. Asks that Walker speak to Secretary of State Warner or Governor Andrew on his behalf. Gives names of others who support his cause. Encloses a copy of a letter from William B. Calhoun, addressed to Warner, arguing his case.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.10383

Background

Scope and content:

ALS. Writes that he is fearful of being removed from his office of Superintendent of Registration on the Boston Sanitary Commission as a consequence of his signing a petition requesting a Board of Health. Asks that Walker speak to Secretary of State Warner or Governor Andrew on his behalf. Gives names of others who support his cause. Encloses a copy of a letter from William B. Calhoun, addressed to Warner, arguing his case.

Biographical / historical:

U.S. naturalist and hygienist.

Acquisition information:
Source unknown
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Processed by: Rubenstein Staff

Finding aid derived from MARC record using DukeMARC2EAD-HOMproject.xsl, December 2014

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Forms part of the Trent Manuscripts Collection.

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Names:
History of Medicine Collections (Duke University)
Curtis, Josiah, 1816-1883

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Josiah Curtis Letter, 1861, Apr. 30, Boston, to Hon. A. Walker, No. Brookfield, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.