Lewis Wolfley letters, 1837-1840.

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Lewis Wolfley letters, 1837-1840.

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The collection consists of 17 items containing 18 letters (one item contains letters from two different correspondents), addressed to Lewis Wolfley, a Navy surgeon. All of the correspondents are doctors, most with naval appointments. Topics include almost exclusively Navy matters, including political debates concerning the Navy during the period, but also scattered references to medical cases and treatments, and some details of financial transactions.

17 items.

William L. Clements Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8179581

William L. Clements Library

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