Peter Silvestre to Hans Sloane – October 5, 1707
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Date: October 5, 1707 Author: Peter Silvestre Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4041 Folio: f. 33
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English
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British Library, London
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Medical, Social
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Medical Cases, Meeting, Referrals
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October 5, 1707
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Sir Samuel Garth
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[fol. 33] Octob: ye 5. 1707. Sir An Eminent Merchant has given me the Inclosed Account, he has received from Liege. He is ordered to have the Advice of three Physicians. I have named you and Dr. Gath Pray read the Paper with attention, and let me know to morrow morning when you can spare an hour, that we may meet together. I could wish Tuesday or Thursday in the Afternoon: but i leave it At your choice. I have sent Dr. Garth another Copy like this, and when you have appointed the time And place of our meeting, i shall not fayl to give him noticeI am Sir Your most obedient humble servant P. Silvestre
Peter Silvestre (d. 1718) was a Fellow of the Royal Society and co-editor of Saint-Evremond’s works (Elizabeth Grist, ‘Rainbow Coffee House group (act. 1702–1730)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press. [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/theme/94590, accessed 14 June 2011]).
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