WILLIAM "1ST BARONET" JENNER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/12/1872 - HFSID 43975
Price: $500.00
WILLIAM "1ST BARONET" JENNER
He pens this autograph letter asking if a friend knows of a young lady who could live with
a young lady needing help
Autograph Letter Signed: "W. Jenner," 3p, 4½x7. Grosvenor Square, 1872 July 12. On
imprinted stationary to "My dear Reynolds". In full: "Do you know of a youngish woman who
accustomed to the charge of epileptics (not aware) could act & pass as maid to a young lady - the
young lady once threw herself out of window. She is there for some time been in Paris & proposes
to continue there for sometime at any rate- Her friends are wealthy. The young lady will be living
with friends- If you do not know of such a person can you tell me if where inquires could be made.
Yours very truly," Lightly creased not near signature. Ink transfer touching signature.
Otherwise, fine condition. Included autograph envelope: "Dr Rusoult Reynolds/38 Grosomor
Street/Grossiwn Lane/W" Lightly worn at edges. Fine condition. British physician William
Jenner (1815-1898) is best known for distinguishing the separate identities of typhus and
typhoid fevers (1847). A renowned physician and consultant, he was named Physician
Extraordinary (1861) and Physician in Ordinary to Queen Victoria (1862) and Physician in
Ordinary to the Prince of Wales (1863). Jenner, who was created a Baronet in 1868, was
President of the Royal College of Physicians from 1881-1888. Medical content letters of
Jenner are extremely desirable. Two items.
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