Title
[Document, 1800 May 6-June 20]
Name
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Author)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
May 6 - June 20, 1800
Language
English
Physical Description
1 page
Subjects
United States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
One page memorandum in Jay's hand on his treatment by Dr. Torbett in New York for a "Pimple between the left cheek bone & Nose" which he had had for several years. Treatment combines oral medication and poultices. After two weeks, whole side of face inflamed. Inflamation vanishes, and pimple "suppurates." Doctor then removes pea-sized pimple. Charges $100, but Jay gives him $125.
Identifier
columbia.jay.13412