Box 1
Container
Contains 29 Collections and/or Records:
Mitchell, S.W. Note to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee regarding a meeting with his son, 1902 March 2
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: Series I
[MITCHELL, Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED. Philadelphia, March 1, [1902]. Two-page note on leaf of black-bordered mourning stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address, measuring 3.5 x 4.5”. One central crease, else fine. Mitchell again writes to Dr. William Franklin Atlee, transmitting a letter to Dr. Atlee’s son, Dr. Lewis William Atlee. Mitchell states that he will need to meet the younger Dr. Atlee before nominating him for a fellowship. Like his father and grandfather,...
Dates:
1902 March 2
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee regarding missing a meeting with Atlee's son, 1902 March
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. Philadelphia, [circa March, 1902]. Two-page letter on two integral leaves of stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address and black mourning borders, with each leaf measuring 8 x 5”. Short, clean separation to two folds, not affecting text, else fine. Mitchell again writes to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee and apologizes for not being able to see his son, Dr. Lewis William Atlee, when he called at his office. Mitchell blames his failing...
Dates:
1902 March
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Lewis William Atlee regarding a missed meeting, 1902 March 6
File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, S[ilas] Weir. MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED. [Philadelphia], March 6, 1902. Three-page letter on two integral leaves of black-bordered mourning stationery, with each leaf measuring 8 x 4.75”. Near fine. The letter is written in a secretarial hand and boldly signed by Dr. Mitchell at the end. The recipient is Dr. Lewis William Atlee and the circumstance of Mitchell’s communication is described in the preceding entry. Mitchell here apologizes for missing Dr. Atlee when he...
Dates:
1902 March 6
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Lewis William Atlee, 1902 March (April?) 14
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. [Philadelphia, March or April] 14, [1902]. Two-page letter on two integral leaves of black-bordered mourning stationery, with each leaf measuring 8 x 5”. Minor toning, tiny corner crease; very good plus. Another letter to Dr. Lewis William Atlee. Mitchell begins, “Dear Doctor, Thanks for your timely protest as to Laparotomies.” He continues to ask Dr. Atlee who he would like to have sign his application for fellowship....
Dates:
1902 March (April?) 14
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Lewis William Atlee regarding recommendation for fellowship, 1902 March 26
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. Philadelphia, March 26, [1902]. Two-page letter on two integral leaves of stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address and black mourning borders, with each leaf measuring 8 x 5”. Light soil to one page, else fine. Another letter to Dr. Lewis William Atlee. Mitchell regretfully informs him that neither he nor Dr. Evans will be able to sign the nomination recommending him for a fellowship, stating that they, “being censors, &...
Dates:
1902 March 26
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee regarding "The Youth of Washington", 1904 May 4
File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: Series I
[MITCHELL, Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. Philadelphia, May 4, 1904. Three-page letter on two integral leaves of stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address, with each leaf measuring 8 x 5”. Mitchell writes to Dr. Walter Franklin Atlee. He discusses his recently published book, The Youth of Washington (Century, 1904) and states, in part: “If herein I have set G.W. on his living legs – no more to be a lay figure – I shall have attained my end. Some time I must point out...
Dates:
1904 May 4
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to Dr. Lawrence Webster Fox regarding "A Practical Treatise on Ophthalmology", 1909 November 13
File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, S[ilas] Weir. TYPED LETTER SIGNED. Philadelphia, Nov. 13, 1909. One-page letter on leaf of stationery bearing Mitchell’s printed address, measuring 8 x 5”. Mounted on sheet of larger size, else very good plus with some faint soiling. Mitchell writes to Dr. Lawrence Webster Fox, thanking him for a copy of his recently published book, A Practical Treatise on Ophthalmology (1909). Mitchell states, in part: “Perhaps I am better fitted to understand it than most physicians not...
Dates:
1909 November 13
Mitchell, S.W. Letter to a chaplain, 1910 October 18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. [Philadelphia?], Oct. 18, 1910. One-page letter on sheet measuring 6.75 x 4.5”, with integral blank. Minor soil; very good plus. A brief letter addressed, “Dear Chaplain.” Mitchell mentions an engagement (“Macalester, Thurs.”) and sends the regards of his wife.
Dates:
1910 October 18
Mitchell, S.W. Autographed sentiment, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED. [n.p., n.d.]. The inscription, “Yrs. Truly, Weir Mitchell,” appears on a card measuring 3 x 3.75”. Mounting remnants on verso, else fine.
Dates:
undated
Mitchell, S.W. Clipped signature and printed portrait, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: Series I
MITCHELL, [Silas] Weir. CLIPPED SIGNATURE. [n.p.], Jan. 26., [year not stated]. Signature on sheet measuring 2.75 x 4.25”, evidently clipped from letter with closing (“Yrs Truly”) retained. Light soil; very good. Laid together with printed portrait of Mitchell.
Dates:
undated
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