Thomas B. Anderson ledger
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/281
Scope and Contents
Ledger documenting medical practice of Thomas B. Anderson in Hanover and Caroline counties, Va., 1842-1843; some accounts settled as late as 1845. Lists patients, occupation, reason for visit, prescriptions, and settlement of accounts. Includes daybook, 1843 Jan. 1-Mar. 11. Several patients were slaves and plantation overseers.
Dates
- 1842 - 1845
- Majority of material found within 1842 - 1843
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Bates Anderson, Hanover County, Va., physician, was born on 14 Jan. 1792; he died on 3 May 1871. Anderson received an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1811, served in the War of 1812, and had fourteen children, including physician L. B. Anderson.
Extent
1 volume (55 pages)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Thomas B. Anderson ledger
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
215-399-2001
library@collegeofphysicians.org
