William Shippen prescription book, 1789 Oct. 1-1791 July 10 1789-1791

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William Shippen prescription book, 1789 Oct. 1-1791 July 10 1789-1791

This item is a daily record of professional visits and prescriptions. Some of Shippen's patients were eminent Philadelphians and visitors to the city.

1.0 Volume(s), 1 volume, 132 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6631835

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