Collection: John Andrews letter to Dr. James Hollingshead

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of an autographed letter signed, 28 Mar. 1793, from Dr. John Andrews in Philadelphia, Pa. to Dr. James Hollingshead in Northhampton. Dr. Andrews was responding to Dr. Hollingshead’s request for smallpox vaccine. Dr. Andrews wrote the letter while training at the Philadelphia Almshouse (later Philadelphia General Hospital), and in the letter, he comments on the general character of the patients he treats. Dr. Andrews also lists those individuals graduating with him from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, and he mentions his plans for the future.

Dates

1793 March 28

Creator

Andrews, John (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

John Andrews was a physician who resided in 1793 in Philadelphia, Pa. He received his M.D. from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1793. He trained for a period at the Philadelphia Almshouse.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Small collections

General

Conservation and digitization of this material was supported by a Federal Save America's Treasures grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.