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An address from the ladies of the provinces of Munster and Leinster, : to their Graces the Duke and Duchess of D-t, Lord G---, and Caiaphas the High Priest
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Allin, T. D. to T. G. Haines
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Hazenbush, T. G. to John D. Roche
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A poem on the marriage of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle to the Right Honourable the Lady Henrietta Godolphin, : inscrib'd to His Grace
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Priest, John T. 1 letter to Charles Wistar Stevens, d. 1901
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The collection is organized chronologically from 1823 to 1888. In addition, 10 pages of biographical notes concerning the various correspondents are located at the end of the collection. This collection of correspondence and notes offers insight into 19th century medical practice. Included are Steven's inquiries concerning dropsy, diphtheria, and other diseases. The collection contains several diplomas and certificates received by Charles Wistar Stevens. Also included are three lists of the Stevens and Baker families. Among the notes included, three are in French (prescription lists) and one is in Spanish (a poem). Notable participants include Clarence J. Baker, Ephraim Cutter, Henry M. Field, Austin Flint, Abraham Jacobi, James Russell Lowell, Justin McCarthy, Edwin Whipple, Henry W. Williams, and Robert C. Winthrop.
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Lady. A rebus written by a lady, on the Rev. D---n S----t. With his answer
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Imprint: [Dublin, 1720?] First line: Cutt the Name of the Man who his Mistress deny'd, View the Huntington Online Catalog record. Printed. Sometimes attributed to Vanessa, i.e. Esther Vanhomrigh; the answer is clearly by Jonathan Swift. With a few manuscript annotations.
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