Bliss, Doctor Willard, 1825-1889

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Dr. D. Willard Bliss (b. 1825), a prominent Washington, D.C., physician and surgeon, was in charge of treating President James A. Garfield after he was shot, July 2, 1881, until his death September 19, 1881.

From the description of D. Willard Bliss papers, 1835-1938 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 609611003

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referencedIn James A. Garfield autopsy documents, 1881-1882. Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
James A. Garfield autopsy documents, 1881-1882. Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
referencedIn James A. Garfield collection, 1863-1882 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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United States
Washington (D.C.)
Subject
Antislavery movements
Baptists
Baptists
Indians of North America
Medicine
Physicians
Presidents
Slavery and the church
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Birth 1825-08-18

Death 1889-02-21

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