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1	Author:	Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Note nécrologique sur le Docteur Wistar, 1818
	Dates:	1818
	Abstract:	This small bound volume contains a range of information on Caspar Wistar’s life. There is a French essay on Wistar, a 47-page printed eulogy published by the APS, various newspaper clippings, and letters from others, all commemorating Wistar’s life. A range of significant moments in Wistar’s life are discussed, such as the yellow fever epidemic, scientific pursuits and friends, and his career as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.W76c
	Extent:	1.0 Volume(s)
	Topics:	Medicine \| Philadelphia History \| Science and Technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Manuscript Essays \| Printed Material
	Subjects:	Physicians

2	Author:	Rutty, John,1698-1775.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Rutty letters, 1732-1774, to William Clark
	Dates:	1732-1774
	Abstract:	This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Film.448
	Extent:	1.0 Microfilm reel(s)
	Genre:	Microfilm Collection
	Subjects:	Medicine. \| Physicians

3	Author:	Carson, Joseph, 1808-1876	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Joseph Carson letters, 1789-1858
	Dates:	1789-1858
	Abstract:	This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Film.1116
	Extent:	1.0 Microfilm reel(s)
	Genre:	Microfilm Collection
	Subjects:	Medical education -- United States. \| Medicine \| Physicians

4	Author:	Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Historical Sketch of the Continental Bills of Credit, from 1775 to 1781, with Specimens thereof
	Dates:	1840, 1862
	Abstract:	The Samuel Breck Collection consists of two bound volumes. The first is a long manuscript essay on Continental Bills of credit from 1775 – 1781, which reflects Breck’s interest in historical matters. The second volume is a handwritten account of Breck at 92 years old reminiscing on prominent APS members he had met. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.332.5.B74h
	Extent:	0.25 Linear feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Early National Politics
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Miscellaneous \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Diplomats \| Paper money--United States--Forgeries \| Paper money--United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 \| Physicians \| Presidents \| Scholars \| Statesmen