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1834 December 29-31 . Theo[dore] F. Cornell ALS to Fred[eric]k F[relinghuysen] Cornell; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].

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Box 2
Abstract:
In Philadelphia attending a course of lectures at the Jefferson Medical College, but has suffered a bout of "varioloid… (which is smallpox modified)." Describes his smallpox symptoms and medicines taken. Notes the death of two students from smallpox and Dr. Ely's providing a grave, "a portion of his own family Vault." Having experienced symptoms, he feels "secure in seeing small pox patients and have a better Idea of Eruptive diseases than theory could have given."
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Collection

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