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
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Extent
02.25 cubic feet (6 flat storage boxes)Creator
- From the Collection: Waterhouse family. (Family)
- From the Collection: Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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