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1. Leidy, Philip, letter [fragment] with notes, Philadelphia, Pa., to G. L. Fisher, Sing Sing, N.Y., 10 June 1880

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This small collection of Philip Leidy material, 1880-1887, contains several letters, a formal presentation on nervous cases, some informal remarks, and report on the second recorded autopsy of Chinese man performed in United States.

The letter to G. L. Fisher describes delivery of diploteratologic fetus, and the letter to Philip C. Garrett presents Leidy’s views on treatment of insane patients.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 June 1880

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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