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Edward Jenner letter to William Clement

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Description: This letter is from Edward Jenner to a colleague, William Clement. In the letter, Jenner discusses the usefulness of Clement's observations regarding inoculation in Shrewsbury. Jenner also advises Clements on his personal conflict with fellow physicians.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1807, December 19.
Call number: mssHM 74097
Creator: Jenner, Edward (1749-1823)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: On long-term loan from the Los Angeles County Medical Association, 1992.
Dimensions: 37 cm :

William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds

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In this letter to his brother, W.P. Reynolds writes of his experiences driving cattle between San Francisco and Los Angeles. He says "the cattle market has never in my experience been so depressed in California as this year." He also comments on an "instrument" that Edward has apparently invented, and advises him to apply for a patent. He also writes of relatives and mutual acquaintances.

mssHM 4221

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Edward A. Doisy letter to Dennis Cooper

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mssHM 83069

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Letter from Doctor Edward Jenner, to William Dillwyn, esq. on the effects of vaccination in preserving from the small-pox : To which are added sundry documents relating to vaccination, referred to and accompanying the letter

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John A. Hamilton letter to N. Hinman

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In this letter to Mr. N. Hinman, the Chairman of Board of Trustees of Pacific University in Oregon, John A. Hamilton writes on behalf of the American College and Education Society in Boston. He discusses "the loosing of Pacific University from Congregational moorings" and "the grave issue" of "the speedy coming into existence of a competing Congregational Institution." He suggests a solution: "Let the Trustees pass the provision for Change of Charter which the Statute law of the State offers." Mr. Hamilton also advises that the University not relocate, as a railroad may be constructed nearby. Typewritten letter, signed by hand.

mssHM 16534

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W.P. (William P.) Reynolds letters to Edward J. Reynolds

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W.P. Reynolds advises Edward Reynolds to stay in Boston to continue his studies, but Edward is welcome to join him in Mexico later in the year. W.P., who appears to be Edward's elder brother, also offers advice on other topics (i.e. "Urbanity and politeness are weapons in the hands of a man of tact"). HM 4210 is dated July 3, and HM 4211 is dated August 4. Both letters were written in San Francisco, California, and both are addressed "Dear Eddie."

mssHM 4210-4211

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William H. Edwards letter to Mr. Bidwell

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Letter from entomologist and naturalist William H. Edwards to a Mr. Bidwell of Brooklyn, written shortly after his arrival in Pará, Brazil in 1846. The letter gives an account of Edwards' journey to South America, the plants, birds, and animals there, as well as some of the region's geography including the Amazon River.

mssHM 83472

Edward Jenner letter to William Clement

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