Pioneering American physician and patriot (1732–1815) who wrote the first article on animal diseases published in the United States and was a member of the family for whom Tufts University was named. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, October 26, 1785. Letter to Dr. Philip Draper. In full: “I read your letter of the 12th inst. containing an invitation to meet an Association of Physicians on the 7th of Nov. next–I beg you to inform the gentlemen, that as the Gen. Court will then be sitting I shall not probably have it in my power to attend–But I would request you to inform me of the next meeting and also how for the society have proceeded, and the names of the Gentlemen constituting it-At some future meeting I shall endeavour to attend and shall all Times be ready to do whatever lays in my Power to encourage every laudable Effort for the advancement of medical knowledge.” Intersecting folds, horizontal tear to upper portion, edge chips and tears, some light soiling, and paper loss to second integral page, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
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