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Dr. J. H. Fairfax certificate, 1831 February 21

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Collection comprises a certificate written by Fairfax stating that he examined Alsy (Alice), who was a slave being hired out to Charles Mothershead in Westmoreland Co., Va. He found that she had procidentia uteri (her entire uterus was outside the vagina), which caused her to be unable to work. He added, "She may be made useful by the application of an instrument properly adjusted, to keep the part from coming down."

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Dr. James Blundell document, 1848, May 4.

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Holograph, signed. A prescription.

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Dorthea Jane Stephen diary, 1887 April 1 - August 17

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Missionary to India and author of religious works. Cousin to Virginia Woolf; daughter of James Fitzjames Stephen, who was brother to Leslie Stephen, Virginia Woolf's father. Handwritten diary, 151 full pages, by 16-year-old Dorothea Jane Stephen. Entries document the author's anticipation of Jubilee Day (July 21, 1887, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign), as well as her activities on the day itself (written in red rather than black ink), and the parties and church services following it. Other topics include her daily life in London and two family trips in England. In particular, Stephen chronicled (through both words and ink drawings) her family, including her mother and two sisters; school classes and examinations; visiting rounds; current fashion, horses, and carriages rides; leisure activities and sports, especially collecting bugs, reading, dancing, and playing lawn tennis; and visiting the coast at Barnstaple, England. She also described sites in London, including Buckingham Palace, St. Jame's Park, Piccadilly, and Kensington Heights.

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Donald John Armour letter, [London], to "My dear Teddy", 1904 Jun. 10

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Letter (ALS) acknowledges the receipt of a letter and check. Expresses gratification that he has been able to provide not only professional services, but also those of a friend.

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Documents, 1853-1856

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Subscription to the New York journal of medicine and a holograph receipt of payment by Crammer or Cramer to Jas. W. Carmer.

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Dixi Crosby documents, 1835-1840

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Holograph receipts, signed. Payments received by Crosby from Mr. Soley for medical services and from Oliver P. Hubbard for graduation fees.

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Disquisitio anatomica de formato foetu., 1964

Diploma, Madrid, Spain, 1808 June 30

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Diploma of membership in the society, "Regia matritensis Academia". Bears seal of society and signatures of Ignatius Maria Ruiz, Joseph Mozinnus, Joseph Anthony a Capdeosta, Banares, and Salvadore X. Coronado.

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Dio Lewis papers, 1872-1878

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ALS. Writes to "my dear Holbrook" of his intention to start a school of physical education and to write a book and to Mr. Woolson, inviting both Woolson and his wife to join him that summer.

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Dilmus J. Appleberry papers, 1810-1927, bulk 1850-1896

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Business, family, and legal correspondence, accounts, bills, invoices, indentures, land surveys, and other papers. Correspondents whose names appear most often are Pettit and Leake, a legal firm of Goochland Court House, Va., Altantic and Virginia Fertilizing Co. of Richmond, Va., and Appleberry's nephew, Thomas A. Bledsoe.

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