Item FP/2/7/63 - Letters from Sir William Jenner (1815-1898), physician

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FP/2/7/63

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Letters from Sir William Jenner (1815-1898), physician

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  • 12 Jan 1881 (Creation)

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Four letters. Letter dated 12 Jan 1881 written at 63 Brook Street, Grosvener Square to Mrs Wight. Jenner explains that he has visited Mrs Wight's daughter and that her lungs are weak. Makes recommendations as to her diet and lifestyle, including avoiding 'visiting the poor'. Undated letter written at 63 Brook Street, Grosvener Square to Dr. Webb explaining he is unable to meet Mr Walker owing to attending a consultation. The letter has been mounted on paper with a cutting of an engraving of Jenner signed R. Taylor. Letter dated 12 Jan 1881 written at 8 Harley Street to A. Vogue Esq. Jenner expresses regret at not having responded to prior correspondence. Includes original envelope. Letter dated 27 Jul 1885 written at 63 Brooke Street, Grosvener Square to Ernest Hart. Letter is marked private. Jenner suggests that the British Medical Association should raise regarding financial support for Dr David Bradley who had been convicted for felonious assault at Leicester Assizes in 1884. He was released in 1885 following petitions signed by members of the Association. Donations were requested in the British Medical Journal with reference to Jenner's support on 1 Aug 1885.

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