LS. Personal letters by Ms. McKinley to her former doctor, S. Weir Mitchell. In the first letter, written before her husband's assassination, she thanks Mitchell for a copy of his book "Hugh Wynne". In the second, she hopes that Mitchell will be able to visit Canton, Ohio, for the dedication of a memorial to her husband.
LS. Personal letters by Ms. McKinley to her former doctor, S. Weir Mitchell. In the first letter, written before her husband's assassination, she thanks Mitchell for a copy of his book "Hugh Wynne". In the second, she hopes that Mitchell will be able to visit Canton, Ohio, for the dedication of a memorial to her husband.
ALS. Ray writes to Rev. Dr. Peabody, perhaps Andrew P. Peabody (1811-1893), of his plans to submit an article on Jarvis' Report, and to booksellers in Paris.
ALS. Ray writes to Rev. Dr. Peabody, perhaps Andrew P. Peabody (1811-1893), of his plans to submit an article on Jarvis' Report, and to booksellers in Paris.
Papers relate to Schomberg's petition and appeal to become a member of the Royal College of Physicians. Schomberg was summoned by the President and Censors of the College, to be examined for a license. He declined to do so and his practice was interdicted. Schomberg then commissioned Sir George Lee to test the legality of this decision.
Papers relate to Schomberg's petition and appeal to become a member of the Royal College of Physicians. Schomberg was summoned by the President and Censors of the College, to be examined for a license. He declined to do so and his practice was interdicted. Schomberg then commissioned Sir George Lee to test the legality of this decision.
1 photographs (print on card mount ; mount 17 x 11 cm.)
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Albumen photographic portrait on cabinet card featuring full-length image of Sojourner Truth; facing front but turned slightly to her left; in a dark dress with light collar, cap, and shawl; holding her knitting while seated; with her left arm resting on a small table that has a decorative table cloth and holds a notebook and vase of flowers. The room has a patterned rug. There are five spatters of ink or another substance on the surface of the photograph, along with a few spatters on the mount.
Albumen photographic portrait on cabinet card featuring full-length image of Sojourner Truth; facing front but turned slightly to her left; in a dark dress with light collar, cap, and shawl; holding her knitting while seated; with her left arm resting on a small table that has a decorative table cloth and holds a notebook and vase of flowers. The room has a patterned rug. There are five spatters of ink or another substance on the surface of the photograph, along with a few spatters on the mount.
Two clippings, and four letters: to a Mr. Brotherton, 3 pp., Feb. 1857, advising that Brotherton prepare a defense and recommends the services of a George Brace, Bell's solicitor as well as solicitor of the Pharmaceutical Society; from Strasbourg to William Hookham Carpenter, Oct. 14, 1840 (who became keeper of the prints at the British Museum); and to John Bell & Co., undated. A note to Carpenter from Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, friend of Jacob Bell, is on the inside page of the 1840 letter to Carpenter.
Two clippings, and four letters: to a Mr. Brotherton, 3 pp., Feb. 1857, advising that Brotherton prepare a defense and recommends the services of a George Brace, Bell's solicitor as well as solicitor of the Pharmaceutical Society; from Strasbourg to William Hookham Carpenter, Oct. 14, 1840 (who became keeper of the prints at the British Museum); and to John Bell & Co., undated. A note to Carpenter from Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, friend of Jacob Bell, is on the inside page of the 1840 letter to Carpenter.
Als. Tipped in Duke Medical Center Library Historical Collection copy of her work, "Un cas celebre de melancolie, Lord Byron". Letter accompanies book, both intended for unknown recipient. The letter excuses the "poor quality" of the work, explaining the various circumstances under which the work was written.
Als. Tipped in Duke Medical Center Library Historical Collection copy of her work, "Un cas celebre de melancolie, Lord Byron". Letter accompanies book, both intended for unknown recipient. The letter excuses the "poor quality" of the work, explaining the various circumstances under which the work was written.
Holograph documents, signed. Mostly account statements from medical suppliers, Richard Speaight and Langharne of New York City and Chris. Jr. and Charles Marshall of Philadelphia. Statements list purchased items and their prices. Also a bond, Davidson to Sarah Ashbridge and Robert Martin, for 612 pounds.
Holograph documents, signed. Mostly account statements from medical suppliers, Richard Speaight and Langharne of New York City and Chris. Jr. and Charles Marshall of Philadelphia. Statements list purchased items and their prices. Also a bond, Davidson to Sarah Ashbridge and Robert Martin, for 612 pounds.