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REVOLUTIONARY WAR N H SURGEON DR. HALL JACKSON TREATED WOUNDED AT BUNKER HILL

REVOLUTIONARY WAR N H SURGEON DR. HALL JACKSON TREATED WOUNDED AT BUNKER HILL

$ 10.23

Availability: 12 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
  • Theme: Militaria
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    A rare original Revolutionary War era hand written invoice for medical treatment and funeral for a dying man, dated Portsmouth, New Hampshire, January 1, 1779, and signed by DOCTOR HALL JACKSON [ b 1739]. He was one of Colonial New England's premier doctors and a pioneer in smallpox inoculation and other medical advances including cataract surgery. He served in the local militia, and spent fifteen days treating the wounded at Bunker Hill, and was Chief Surgeon for New Hampshire forces during the Revolutionary War. .....Size 5" x 8 1/4", trimmed on top but complete, handmade rag paper, folds, docketed on blank reverse, very good condition ,.....Guaranteed original........00 shipping............
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