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"Some Memorandums respecting my beloved wife Margery Mickle"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-065

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript memorandum (and a single photocopy) written by Margery Mickle's husband (name unknown). The manuscript recounts Mickle's illness with "tumorous pollypus" in the corner of her right eye and her nose. Her husband writes about the series of operations she underwent to remove the tumors, the re-emergence of the tumors after a number of operations, and the doctor's recommendation that they remove her right eye. The manuscript describes Mickle's decision not to undergo the operation to remove her eye, and recounts her final days, including visits from friends and family, and some quotes from Mickle's last days, as well as a description of her final moments and death in 1809. The manuscript provides a detailed account of medical practice at the time, as well as the traditions surrounding death and dying.

Dates

  • 1809

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Margery Mickle (1748-1809) was born April 13, 1748, the daughter of Robert Friend and Hannah Price. She was married in October of 1776, and lived in Gloucester, Pennsylvania. She died in October of 1809.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Language

English

Overview

The memorandum written by Margery Mickle's husband (name unknown) recounts Mickle's illness with "tumorous pollypus" in the corner of her right eye and her nose. Her husband writes about the series of operations she underwent to remove the tumors, the re-emergence of the tumors after a number of operations, and the doctor's recommendation that they remove her right eye. The manuscript describes Mickle's decision not to undergo the operation to remove her eye, and recounts her final days, including visits from friends and family, and some quotes from Mickle's last days, as well as a description of her final moments and death in 1809. The manuscript provides a detailed account of medical practice at the time, as well as the traditions surrounding death and dying.

Acquisition

"Some Memorandums respecting my beloved wife Margery Mickle" was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1956 by Mrs. Bernard G. Waring.

Related Materials

HC.MC.975.01.016 Samuel C. Davis diary

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed October, 2015.

Title
"Some Memorandums respecting my beloved wife Margery Mickle," 1809
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
October, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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