David Hosack (1769-1835) was a New York physician and horticulturist, and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1810. He remains widely known as the doctor who tended to the fatal injuries of Alexander Hamilton after his duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804, and who had similarly tended to Hamilton's son Philip after his fatal 1801 duel with George Eacker. He established several institutions including Elgin Botanic Garden, New York and a medical school at Rutgers University.

Physical description

1 microfilm reel.

Provenance

Acquired from John Hampton Barnes, Jr., 1957.

Originals in possession of John Hampton Barnes, Jr.

Early American History Note

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.

• Microfilm Collection

• Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
• Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
• Hosack, David, 1769-1835
• Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
• Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834
• Madison, James, 1751-1836
• Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

• Horticulture.
• Medicine.
• Statesmen -- United States.