2. Gerhard, W. W., Philadelphia, Pa., to Carey and Lea, Philadelphia, Pa., circa 1842

File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This small collection of W. W. Gerhard's papers, 1834-1845, documenting his education and early career, contains letters received and sent, some correspondence of his brother, lawyer Benjamin Gerhard, and a few receipted bills and miscellaneous items. The bulk of the collection is composed of letters sent to Gerhard, 1834-1837, from colleagues, many of whom studied with him in Paris, The letters, several in French, describe medical student life and conditions there. Included are letters from A. H. Cenas, Etienne Rufz de Lavison, G. Robert Smith, and Thomas Stewardson. The collection also includes correspondence, 1843, between lawyers Benjamin Gerhard and R. G. Ellis concerning financial support of an illegitimate child. W. W. Gerhard was interested in this case.