Gustavus Darling Peck daybook
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/226
Scope and Contents
Chronological record of G. D. Peck’s medical practice in Milford, Mass., 1832 Oct. 24-1834 Mar. 31. Entries list name of patient, reason for visit, fee charged, and ledger account number. Several patent medicines prescribed. Monthly summary accounts for 1832 and 1833 included. Also includes recipes and notes, including a reference, dated 1833 Jan. 1, to taking E. W. Carpenter as a medical student.
Dates
- 1832 - 1834
Creator
- Peck, G. D. (Gustavus Darling) (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Gustavus Darling Peck, Massachusetts physician, was born circa 1778. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Medical Society in 1820. In the 1830s, Peck practiced in Milford, Mass. By 1850, he was practicing in Sunderland, Mass. Peck retired in 1853, removed to Newfield, N.J., in 1872, and died in 1875 at the age of 87.
Extent
1 volume
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Peck, G. D. (Gustavus Darling) (Person)
- Title
- Gustavus Darling Peck daybook
- 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
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
