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27. Cain, D. J.?, Charleston, S.C., to R. La Roche, Philadelphia, Pa., 15 January 1853

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Series: The collection consists of letters, 1818-1867, received by Rene La Roche, generally from American or European physicians. Major correspondents are: E. H. Barton, Samuel Brown, D. J. Cain, Thomas L. Caldwell, Sir James Clark, Daniel Drake, E. D. Fenner, Samuel D. Gross, Charles D. Meigs, James Moultrie, Louis Valentin, and William T. Wragg.

The letters concern yellow fever, particularly discussions of epidemics in Southern cities, La Roche's sojourn in Europe, personal or family matters, and reactions to La Roche's publications. One notable item is William T. Wragg's account of an 1856 yellow fever epidemic in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dates

  • 15 January 1853

Extent

From the Collection: 3 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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