Physician's account book, 1784-1798, 1803.

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Physician's account book, 1784-1798, 1803.

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The ledger records hundreds of visits by patients over two decades from Lexington, Mass. and the surrounding area. Each entry is divided into three components: date, treatment performed, and fee. The ledger also contains loose papers including an estate inventory of Dr. Robert Fiske (1753), a will dated 1804 and an estate inventory dated 1808 for Dr. Joseph Fiske, Sr. Additional background materials available in collection administrative file.

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Fiske, Joseph, 1752-1837

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Joseph Fiske, Jr. was born in Lexington, Mass., Dec. 25, 1752 and died there on Sept. 25, 1837. His father and grandfather were also physicians. In 1777, Fiske was commissioned a surgeon in Col. Joseph Voses's regiment and became a full surgeon in 1779. He attended the surrenders of Gen. Burgoyne and Cornwallis. He served in the army until 1784 and then commence his private practice. He was a member of the Society of Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Medical Society. Accompanying background resea...