Laterrière, Pierre de Sales, 1747-1815, A.L.s. to Benjamin Waterhouse; Quebec, 1 side (4 pages), 1805 May 27, 1805 May 27 Digital
Scope and Contents
Correspondence in which the French physician recounts a conversation he had with a visitor from Boston to his apothecary, who gave him news of Waterhouse and his Harvard colleagues, including progress made with inoculation. Laterrière was the first foreign graduate of Harvard Medical School in 1789. He also writes about his sons and plans for their education. Included is undated correspondence to Waterhouse from his eldest son, Pierre-Jean de Sales Laterrière.
Dates
- Creation: 1805 May 27
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
- 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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