Jenner, Edward, 1749-1823, A.L.s. to Lyman Spalding; Berkeley, Eng., 1 side (4 pages), 1805 November 12, 1805 November 12 Digital
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Dr. Edward Jenner, the English physician who pioneered smallpox vaccination, thanking Spalding for sending him bills of mortality from Portsmouth. Jenner also writes that he is cautioning physicians who administer vaccinations to closely monitor the pustules that develop, as there had been increasing instances of spurious matter being used, leaving patients unprotected from smallpox. Also includes a handwritten copy of the letter in ink.
Dates
- Creation: 1805 November 12
Language of Materials
Papers are predominately in English, with some material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1.01 cubic feet (4 flat storage boxes)Creator
- From the Collection: Spalding, Lyman, 1775-1821. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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