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FILE — Box: 01, Folder: 03 Identifier: H MS c25

Heberden, William, 1767-1845. Four autograph documents, 1811 September Digital

Scope and Contents

Contains copies of reports from the Committee Appointed to Examine the Physicians who have Attended His Majesty during His Illness, in William Heberden's hand, dated September 1811, consisting of questions posed to George III's consulting physicians by the panel, and the doctors' responses. Topics included the impact of the king's blindness on his mental health, the recommended course of his medical care, and what conditions may make his situation worse.

Dates

  • Creation: 1811 September

Language of Materials

Papers are in English and French.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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Extent

0.25 cubic feet (1 flat document box)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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