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Gibson, D.E., fl. 1875 to Doctor Bailey

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04522.12 Author/Creator: Gibson, D.E., fl. 1875 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1875/09/20 Pagination: 2p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Asks for advice regarding the use of hot springs as a treatment for an "disease of the womb" from which his patient is suffering.

Gibson, D.E., fl. 1875
Bailey, J.G., fl. 1872-1875

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