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FILE — Box: 01, Folder: 24 Identifier: H MS c16

Jefferson, Thomas, pres. U.S., 1743-1826, 15 A.L.s. to Benjamin Waterhouse; folder 1, 1801 June 26-1808 December 1, 1801 June 26-1808 December 1 Digital

Scope and Contents

Correspondence mainly regarding smallpox vaccine matter Waterhouse sent to Jefferson and efforts to vaccinate the population of Virginia. In one letter, Jefferson writes that 20 of his family members were successfully inoculated, and he describes the symptoms they have and the appearance of their sores. He also writes of his efforts to store and transmit matter: "I have this day impregnated some thread, & half a dozen toothpicks, which I forward to Doct. Gant, who writes me that his inoculations all failed." There is also correspondence regarding a variety of rice he introduced to America.

Dates

  • Creation: 1801 June 26-1808 December 1

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

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