Benjamin Rush (Morristown, NJ) letter to Julia Stockton Rush (Philadelphia), 1780 March 17

Item Info

Title:
Benjamin Rush (Morristown, NJ) letter to Julia Stockton Rush (Philadelphia), 1780 March 17
Description:
Rush writes regarding the health of Julia's uncle's family, one of whom is suffering from a stomach disorder. He also notes that Julia's father's health is deteriorating. Her father will accompany him upon his return, to be placed under another physician's care. He requests that Julia have his assistants call upon the parents of children Rush inoculated before his departure, with instructions for their care. He describes the trial of a Dr. Shippen. He mentions that the letter was written in company, in General Green[e?]'s office.
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https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r4754g
Date:
March 17, 1780
Author:
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Recipient:
Rush, Julia Stockton
Identifier:
  • abcfa0dec874756f144695304e0cbbbf
  • rushbenjaminandjulia
  • duke:280643
  • brpst015006
  • ark:/87924/r4754g
  • 0af46e9f-9336-4c1c-8a88-5b46cf7eb47c
Digital Collection:
Benjamin and Julia Stockton Rush Papers
Source Collection:
Benjamin and Julia Stockton Rush papers
Series:
Letters, 1777-1824
Language:
English
Extent:
1 leaf; 3 pages; 23 cm
Location:
Subject:
Medicine--Practice--United States--18th century
Format:
correspondence
Provenance:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
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