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FILE — Box: 01, Folder: 15 Identifier: H MS c16

Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846, A.L.s. (copy) to Alfonse Abraham Albert Gallatin; Boston, 1 side (2 pages), circa 1812 June 20, 1812 June 20 Digital

Scope and Contents

Waterhouse writes to United States Treasury Secretary Gallatin regarding his request to add a 25 square foot room to an unnamed hospital, which would be dedicated to treatment of infectious disease.

Dates

  • Creation: 1812 June 20

Language of Materials

Collection is in English, French, and Latin.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Access requires advance notice. Contact Public Services for further information.

Extent

02.25 cubic feet (6 flat storage boxes)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository

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