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Physick, Phillip Syng, 1768-1837 to James Vaux

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02542.15 Author/Creator: Physick, Phillip Syng, 1768-1837 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1826 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Written by Physick, the famous Philadelphian surgeon, to Vaux. Thanks Vaux for the interest he has taken in his affairs and for the information he has given David Ellis concerning them. Relates that Ellis says he has been entirely thorough in handling the estate. Closes with another expression of gratitude.

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