Emerson, G. (Gouverneur), 1796-1874

Physician and agriculturalist of Philadelphia.

From the description of Papers, 1847, Oct. 7 and Nov. 8, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Allen, Providence. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35060642

Author identified by correspondences between ms. and known facts of Emerson's life, i.e., voyage to Canton, 1818-20 (p. 73), and frequent references to Phila. Board of Health, on which Emerson served many years. Handwriting resembles Emerson's. This material does not appear to have been used directly in any of Emerson's publications.

From the description of [Case histories, notes on medical topics, transcripts of letters, drafts of medical papers, newspaper clippings, etc. 1821-1827] (College of Physicians of Philadelphia). WorldCat record id: 20061395