Journal of Robert Burton, 1845-1853.

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Journal of Robert Burton, 1845-1853.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/708463670

In the journal, Burton recorded his various medical appointments. He included patient name, diagnosis, services rendered, and payments received. There is also some pages dealing with daily life and travels. The four additional items include two pages of quotations and two ledger pages. The journal is written in pencil and some of the handwriting has faded and is illegible.

1 journal, plus four additional items, 13 1/2 x 9 cm.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 8043273

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