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Dr. William Prescott has become acquainted with Finley by reading his articles in Methodist Magazine and Christian Advocate. Prescott received his M.D. degree at Dartmouth College in August, 1815 and has practiced medicine in New Hampshire for 15 years. He is not happy about the cold snowy weather in New Hampshire and is considering a move to the west, possibly Ohio. He asks Finley's advice about locations, job prospects, land prices, etc. He needs to live in a place that has a very good Methodist society. Prescott has a very fine collection of minerals, stuffed specimens, and rare manuscripts. He wants to bring the collection with him. [Note: Prescott's collection was purchased by Ohio Wesleyan University in 1859. The collection was known as the Prescott Cabinet of Biology.] Abstract Number - 539

Abstract Number

539

Publication Date

11-16-1830

City

Gilmanton, NH

Keywords

Medicine; Relocation; Ohio; Prescott Cabinet of Biology

Letter from William Prescott to James B. Finley


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