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United States Navy Dept. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery applications collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 509

Scope and content

Collection consists of character reference letters and applications for examination to be Navy Surgeons, submitted to the Navy Medical Board in Philadelphia, Pa. The letters describe an individual's personal character, as well as their previous medical experience or training. Many are written by the commanding officers of current assistant surgeons aboard Navy ships who seek formal medical training.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-1843

Extent

38 items (1 box)

Creator

Scope and content

Collection consists of character reference letters and applications for examination to be Navy Surgeons, submitted to the Navy Medical Board in Philadelphia, Pa. The letters describe an individual's personal character, as well as their previous medical experience or training. Many are written by the commanding officers of current assistant surgeons aboard Navy ships who seek formal medical training.

Language of Materials

English

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