Posted on August 5, 2016 by Jenny ONeill
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The daybooks of Doctor Ely and Doctor James Handy
We are very fortunate to have in our collection the daybooks of Ely Handy (1763-1812) and his son James Handy (1792-1868), both of whom practiced medicine in Westport MA. The books which date from 1790 – 1830, record the names of those who were treated and provide a fascinating glimpse into 19th century medicine. […]
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