Commonplace book, 1772 August 2, and undated., 1772 August 2 Digital
Scope and Contents
The cover page is inscribed 1772 August 2, Hatsfield. Page three is titled "Hippocrates Prognostic" under which are descriptions of "good symptoms" and "bad symptoms." The remaining pages in the book contain an account of the American Revolution, including a list of officers killed in action, a chronological timeline of events and outcomes of battles, and a chart listing names of soldiers and where they died. One page is missing.
Dates
- Creation: 1772 August 2
Language of Materials
Collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.
Extent
0.31 cubic feet (1 letter size document box and one half legal size document box)Creator
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1745-1830. (Person)
- From the Collection: Hastings, Seth, 1780-1861. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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