3. Painter, Edward M., letter, Columbia, Pa., to Philip Leidy, Philadelphia, Pa.; with Leidy, Philip, letter, Philadelphia, Pa., to [James W.?] Latta, 11 October 1885; 14 October 1885

File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This small collection of Philip Leidy material, 1880-1887, contains several letters, a formal presentation on nervous cases, some informal remarks, and report on the second recorded autopsy of Chinese man performed in United States.

The letter to G. L. Fisher describes delivery of diploteratologic fetus, and the letter to Philip C. Garrett presents Leidy’s views on treatment of insane patients.

Dates

11 October 1885; 14 October 1885

Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Folder: 1 (Text)

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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