John Bostock letters, 1802-1822, to Alexander Marcet.

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John Bostock letters, 1802-1822, to Alexander Marcet.

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Letters (ALS) from Bostock to Marcet, 2 letters (ALS) from Marcet to Bostock and other items. Touches upon matters personal (e.g. Bostock's move from Liverpool to London) and professional. Includes references to many contemporary European physicians and scientists. Documents the typical research and administrative opportunities available to a British medical practitioner of the early nineteenth century.

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Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives

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