Moseley (Benjamin) correspondence, 1800 October 27

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Summary

Title:
Benjamin Moseley correspondence
Dates:
1800 October 27
Extent:
1 unknown (1 sheet)
Language:
English .

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains letter to Sir Robert Smyth. Moseley bemoans the state of education and the attitudes of students, masters, and clergy in colleges and universities of England. Benjamin Moseley studied in London, Paris, and Leyden; practised in the West Indies; returned to England in 1784; M.D., St. Andrews, 1784; visited continental hospitals; L.R.C.P., 1787; physician to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 1788; wrote chiefly on tropical diseases. Stipple engraved portrait (Paye, pinx.; Marie A. Bourlier, sculp.) of Moseley accompanies the letter.

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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Kelly Besser, 2020.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-02 07:50:47 -0800 .

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Location of this collection:
Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library
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Los Angeles, CA 90095-1798, US
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