MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION
Title:
Dates:
1794-1817
Abstract:
This is primarily a collection of letters and manuscripts sent to Wistar by prominent men who were among his many correspondents. These documents reflect his broad interests, including botany, paleontology, medicine, the American Philosophical Society, and André Michaux's plans for exploring the Missouri.
Call #:
Mss.B.W76
Extent:
1 volume(s)
Subjects:
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American Philosophical Society | Botany | Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823 | General Correspondence | International Travel | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 | Medicine | Medicine -- 19th century | Natural history | Paleontology -- 19th century | Science and technology | Scientific Correspondence | Tilesius von Tilenau, Wilhelm Gottlieb | Travel | Warden, David Bailie (1772-1845) | Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818 | Yellow fever
