Vaccination -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 18th Century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Benjamin Rush (Morristown, NJ) letter to Julia Stockton Rush (Philadelphia), 1780 March 17
Item — Box 1: Series 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: 1
Scope and Contents
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...
Dates:
1780 March 17