Benjamin Rush (n. p.) letter to Baron Van Sach (n. p.), 1812 September 28
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 4
- Creator:
- Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
- Extent:
- 1 Leaves
- Scope and content:
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Rush's copy of a letter assuring the Baron he has read all of the medical segments of Van Sach's letters from Surinam, regarding the origins of infectious disease, including yellow fever and influenza. He commends Van Sach on his plans for preventing fevers in Surinam.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
- Physical description:
- 2 pages; 20 cm
- Alternative form available:
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1-page transcript available
- Places:
- Suriname
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- Collection is open for research.
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- Location of this collection:
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