Benjamin Drake letter, New York City, to the Surgeons of the New York Ophthalmic Dispensary, 1838, Oct. 29

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Summary

Creator:
Drake, Benjamin
Abstract:
ALS. Drake's resignation from appointment as surgeon and as treasurer of the Ophthalmic Dispensary. Verso of letter bears an anonymous reply, dated the same day, on behalf of the recipients, the acting executive committee of the board of trustees, stating that they must return the resignation since they are not empowered to appoint or remove officers.
Extent:
1 item
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.10414

Background

Scope and content:

ALS. Drake's resignation from appointment as surgeon and as treasurer of the Ophthalmic Dispensary. Verso of letter bears an anonymous reply, dated the same day, on behalf of the recipients, the acting executive committee of the board of trustees, stating that they must return the resignation since they are not empowered to appoint or remove officers.

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Finding aid derived from MARC record using DukeMARC2EAD-HOMproject.xsl, December 2014

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Forms part of the Trent Manuscripts Collection.

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Names:
History of Medicine Collections (Duke University)
Drake, Benjamin

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Benjamin Drake Letter, 1838, Oct. 29, New York City, to the Surgeons of the New York Ophthalmic Dispensary, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.