Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to unidentified, 1810 October 20

Item Info

Title:
Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to unidentified, 1810 October 20
Description:
Rush replies to a requested consult regarding a severe case of hemorrhoids or other bowel problem. He proposes that if the patient is willing to visit Philadelphia, the problem can be treated surgically.
Permalink:
https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/r44009
Date:
October 20, 1810
Author:
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
Identifier:
  • 69460a039d8951d75116c2435d8634cd
  • rushbenjaminandjulia
  • duke:280743
  • brpst020003
  • ark:/87924/r44009
  • 5697c012-46fe-4288-9270-41bee12c8e7e
Digital Collection:
Benjamin and Julia Stockton Rush Papers
Source Collection:
Benjamin and Julia Stockton Rush papers, bulk 1766-1845 and undated
Series:
Letters, 1777-1824
Language:
English
Extent:
1 leaf; 4 pages; 25 cm
Location:
Subject:
Hemorrhoids
Format:
correspondence
Provenance:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
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