92 ms. leaves of Simpson's notes on obstetrics, H.A. Kelly's description of contents of notes, 6 items printed material, 4 ALS from Simpson, a holograph poem, a signed calling card, and ms notes on Simpson in Kelly's hand. In his letters, Simpson writes of acupressure, animal magnetism, smallpox, scarlet fever, classical education, the importance of physical exercise and electoral politics. Printed material relates to members of the Simpson family, including Alexander Russell Simpson and Margaret Stewart Barbour. In his notes, Simpson writes of diseases of the placenta and the fetus, of pregnancies, abortions and premature labor, and of the use of collyria in the treatment of eye diseases.3 ALS. Only named correspondent is a Mr. Hutchison. Letters reflect Simpson's wide range of interests. He urges measures to stamp out' smallpox and scarlet fever; refers correspondent to Mr. Farrar's lecture on classical education, presented at the Royal Institution; stresses the importance of physical exercise for the student, Miss Campbell of St. Margaret's College; and discusses the electoral prospects of a Liberal candidate, Mr. Pender.
92 ms. leaves of Simpson's notes on obstetrics, H.A. Kelly's description of contents of notes, 6 items printed material, 4 ALS from Simpson, a holograph poem, a signed calling card, and ms notes on Simpson in Kelly's hand. In his letters, Simpson writes of acupressure, animal magnetism, smallpox, scarlet fever, classical education, the importance of physical exercise and electoral politics. Printed material relates to members of the Simpson family, including Alexander Russell Simpson and Margaret Stewart Barbour. In his notes, Simpson writes of diseases of the placenta and the fetus, of pregnancies, abortions and premature labor, and of the use of collyria in the treatment of eye diseases.3 ALS. Only named correspondent is a Mr. Hutchison. Letters reflect Simpson's wide range of interests. He urges measures to stamp out' smallpox and scarlet fever; refers correspondent to Mr. Farrar's lecture on classical education, presented at the Royal Institution; stresses the importance of physical exercise for the student, Miss Campbell of St. Margaret's College; and discusses the electoral prospects of a Liberal candidate, Mr. Pender.
Collection comprises 400 Japanese matchbox labels, each approximately 3.5 x 5.5 cm., mounted ten to a page in a contemporary paper album and housed in a custom-made cloth box. The collector of the material is not identified.
Collection comprises 400 Japanese matchbox labels, each approximately 3.5 x 5.5 cm., mounted ten to a page in a contemporary paper album and housed in a custom-made cloth box. The collector of the material is not identified.
DS. De Fere, writing as "le Secretaire de Milice" requests that Louveaux sign and return three attached statements of health. Verso of document bears an undated draft of a letter by an unidentified physician, who, in spite of patient's consent, refuses to comply with a medical insurance company's request for the patient's medical history. The writer cites "le loi du secret medical" as upheld by "l'Association generale des medecins de France", which prohibits the release of patients' medical histories to medical insurance companies.
DS. De Fere, writing as "le Secretaire de Milice" requests that Louveaux sign and return three attached statements of health. Verso of document bears an undated draft of a letter by an unidentified physician, who, in spite of patient's consent, refuses to comply with a medical insurance company's request for the patient's medical history. The writer cites "le loi du secret medical" as upheld by "l'Association generale des medecins de France", which prohibits the release of patients' medical histories to medical insurance companies.
Letter (ALS) relates the activities of the Societe de Medecine-pratique de Montpellier and solicits Julia's help in the commission of various errands. M. Bouillon-Lagrange is mentioned.
Letter (ALS) relates the activities of the Societe de Medecine-pratique de Montpellier and solicits Julia's help in the commission of various errands. M. Bouillon-Lagrange is mentioned.
Certifies Thibault as Surgeon, Third Class, with the Seventh Regiment of the Light Cavalry. Signed by the Inspector-Generals of the "Service de Sante des Armees", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Heurteloup.
Certifies Thibault as Surgeon, Third Class, with the Seventh Regiment of the Light Cavalry. Signed by the Inspector-Generals of the "Service de Sante des Armees", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Heurteloup.
ALS relating to yellow fever. Deveze puts forth various theories, e.g. that yellow fever is produced by an infected atmosphere and that it is not contagious and thus cannot be transmitted by inoculation.
ALS relating to yellow fever. Deveze puts forth various theories, e.g. that yellow fever is produced by an infected atmosphere and that it is not contagious and thus cannot be transmitted by inoculation.
Certifies Thomassin as Surgeon in Chief with the Army of the Rhine and Moselle. Signed by members of the "Conseil de Sante", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Saucerotte.
Certifies Thomassin as Surgeon in Chief with the Army of the Rhine and Moselle. Signed by members of the "Conseil de Sante", including J.F. Coste, P. Bayen, and N. Saucerotte.