Letter from Chris C. Yates to Major John W. Weeks, 1815 August 5
- Collection Name:
- John Wingate Weeks Papers, 1804-1899
- Title:
- Letter from Chris C. Yates to Major John W. Weeks, 1815 August 5
- Creator:
- Yates, Christopher C., 1779-1848
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1974.072
- Object ID:
- 1974.072.01.001.008
- Date:
- 1815/08/05
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Letter from Chris C. Yates in Albany, NY, to Major John W. Weeks in Lansingburgh (now Troy), NY, dated August 5, 1815. In the letter, Yates provides his recommendation for treatment of Weeks' condition, which includes taking medicine such as arsenic and avoiding coffee and liquor. Enclosed is a letter from Daniel James, which includes an update on Weeks' condition. The note states he is up to 10 drops of arsenic every six hours, which he is handling well.
- Subjects:
- Correspondence , Medicine--Practice , Physicians , Health , United States--History--War of 1812
- Locations:
- Albany, NY
Troy, NY - Organizations:
- New Hampshire. Militia. Regiment, 11th
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- For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of William B. Jordan, Jr.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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