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1847 September 13 . J. P. Huntting ALS to W[illia]m Herrick; North Hancock, [Maine].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Responding to news of Herrick's wife suffering with breast cancer. Acknowledges that this is a serious and deadly illness, but that there is still hope. "If your wife’s health is not altogether fallen beneath the giant ill that is preparing to drain her very life, there is ground for strong hope." Relays information from Mr. John Lord of Bangor relating to a missionary who claims to be able to cure cancer "without the use of the knife." Highlights the accomplishments of Doct. Springall of Piscataquis County, "the best surgical physician of that region." Describes the removal of an advanced cancer from a woman named Mrs. Wood's breast, leading to improvement in her health. Springall's office had moved to Bangor, and Huntting describes visiting and seeing tumors preserved in alcohol.
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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05