Papers of Benjamin Waterhouse, 1797-1829 (inclusive).

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Papers of Benjamin Waterhouse, 1797-1829 (inclusive).

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Consists of Waterhouse's letters to colleagues, including Lyman Spaulding, concerning smallpox inoculation and other medical topics. A few letters pertain to Waterhouse's activities at Harvard. Also includes a vaccination certificate.

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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Harvard University, Medical School, Countway Library

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