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Letter of recommendation by Dr Richard Bright, MD, 11 Saville [Savile] Row, London, England, for Arthur Guyon Purchas, dated 7 October 1842

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  • Description

    Transcription - "It affords me very great pleasure to give my testimony in favour of Mr A.G. Purchas. When a student at Guy's Hospital he was distinguished for his attentive pursuit of the various objects connected with his profession and I have no hesitation in stating it as my belief that he will be found in every respect qualified to discharge the duties, which must necessarily devolve upon the house surgeon of a County Hospital or Infirmary."

  • Other Id

    17232 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1711-41 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

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  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    Letter of recommendation by Dr Richard Bright, MD, 11 Saville [Savile] Row, London, England, for Arthur Guyon Purchas, dated 7 October 1842
  • Date
    1842
  • Physical Description

    1 sheet, folded; 3 written sides

  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of

    Arthur Guyon Purchas - Papers, 1840 - 1847

  • Public Access Text

    Richard Bright (1789-1858) was the first to describe the signs and symptoms of the kidney disorder 'Bright's disease' (nephritis) in 1827.

  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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