Troutbeck, John, fl. 1755-1784 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00003 Author/Creator: Troutbeck, John, fl. 1755-1784 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1770 Pagination: 2 p. + docket. 25.5 cm x 19 cm Order a Copy
Reports to his friend that he has passed his medical examinations. Briefly comments on his lectures and exams. Now that he is a surgeon, Troutbeck can take the position he was offered on a ship to Bombay, India (see GLC02437.00002). He sails with Captain Read in March.
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