John Perkins papers, [ca. 1768-1779]. Circa 1768-1779

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John Perkins papers, [ca. 1768-1779]. Circa 1768-1779

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These papers include letterbook copies of two letters to Benjamin Franklin, and a paper on colds that Perkins inscribed for Franklin, "A few thoughts on epidemic colds or catarrhal fevers" (1768).

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Perkins, John, 1698-1781

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John Perkins was a Boston physician, and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1774. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1768-1779]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122589379 From the guide to the John Perkins papers, [ca. 1768-1779]., Circa 1768-1779, (American Philosophical Society) Dr. John Perkins (1698-1781) was born in Lynn, Mass. He studied medicine in London for two years and became an eminent Boston physician. H...