Commonplace book, 1808-1813., 1808-1813. Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains notes on medical theories of the methodic sect, a note about a loan of two dollars to or from Richard Judd, and an entry on British physician Francis Balfour's theory that fevers are influenced by the moon. Also contains several pages of notes and a map of the orchard on the Hastings property, with lists of types of trees and when they were planted. There are two patient case histories, as well as notes on the properties of air from a unknown publication, and notes on venereal disease from a contemporary periodical, Medical Comment, volume five. Several pages have been torn or torn out.
Dates
- Creation: 1808-1813.
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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