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ITEM — Box: 1, Folder: 7 Identifier: H MS c14

Jackson, Hall, 1739-1797, A.L.s. to [ ]; Portsmouth, N.H., 1 side (4 pages), 1788 March 24., 1788 March 24. Digital

Scope and Contents

Correspondence to an unknown recipient, possibly a patient, discussing the urgency of treating a case of "septic virus," for which Jackson recommended taking arsenic and a malt infusion. Jackson also encloses transcribed extracts correspondence he received from William Withering regarding the administration and safety of arsenic

Dates

  • Creation: 1788 March 24.

Language of Materials

Papers are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

0.09 cubic feet (1 flat storage box)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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