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<p>A handwritten, bound copy book or letter book kept by Dr. Pierre St. Medard on board the U.S. Frigate New York, where he served as surgeon. The book includes letters to ship's commander and the Secretary of the Navy, a  list of food and supplies for sickbay, and an abstract report of diseases.
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<br>Subjects: Medicine</div>
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St. Medard, Peter, 1755-1822</div>
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