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ITEM — Box: Small Manuscript Collections 01 Identifier: H MS c495

Letter from Sir Astley Cooper to Reverend Dr. Burney, circa 1812

Content Description

Undated letter, probably circa 1812, from Sir Astley Cooper addressed to The Reverend Dr. Burney of Greenwich [England], probably Charles Burney Jr (1757-1817), declining an invitation to dinner. Accompanied by a handwritten transcription of the letter created by Gerald Shklar.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1812

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

Public domain.

Extent

0.01 cubic feet (1 file folder)

Biographical / Historical

Sir Astley Cooper, 1786-1941, was a British surgeon and anatomist who made contributions to otology, vascular surgery, the anatomy and pathology of the mammary glands and testicles, and the pathology and surgery of hernia.

Title
Cooper, Astley, Sir, 1768-1841. Letter from Sir Astley Cooper to Reverend Dr. Burney, circa 1812: A Finding Aid.
Status
completed
Author
Jessica Sedgwick
Date
21 November 2018
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
und
EAD ID
med00571

Repository Details

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