FREDERIC J. MOUAT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/18/1838 - HFSID 44427
FREDERIC J. MOUAT Letter to a Professor Grant, acknowledging a donation to the Medical Society. Autograph Letter signed: "Fred. J. Mouat M R. C. S. [Member, Royal College of Surgeons]", 7½x8¾. To
Sale Price $324.00
Reg. $360.00
FREDERIC J. MOUAT
Letter to a Professor Grant, acknowledging a donation to the Medical Society.
Autograph Letter signed: "Fred. J. Mouat M R. C. S. [Member, Royal College of Surgeons]", 7½x8¾. To "Prof. Grant", in full: "At the last meeting of the Medical Society, held in this college on Friday, it was moved, seconded and carried unanimously 'that a vote of thanks be presented to Prof. Grant for his kind donation to the Society'. The books were sent in by Mr. Carlin [?] at the [illegible phrase], and I then acknowledge receipt of them and returned the list. I have the honor to transmit to you the above vols. and to remain, Sir, Your obedient servant". British surgeon Frederic John Mouat (1816-1897) became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1838. Posted to the Indian Medical Service in 1840, he spent 30 years in India, helping to create a university system and working for penal reform. He also pioneered methods for the treatment of leprosy. After inspecting the Andaman Islands for a possible penal colony, he wrote a book about the Islands and islanders (1863). He was President of the Royal Statistical Society (1890-1892). Multiple folds. Surface creases. Toned. Left edge slightly frayed. Corners slightly worn. Ink notes (unknown hand) on verso. Stained on folds on verso. Otherwise, fine condition.
Following offer submission users will be contacted at their account email address within 48 hours. Our response will be to accept your offer, decline your offer or send you a final counteroffer. All offers can be viewed from within the "Document Offers" area of your HistoryForSale account. Please review the Make Offer Terms prior to making an offer.
If you have not received an offer acceptance or counter-offer email within 24-hours please check your spam/junk email folder.
