Mott, Lucretia to Lord, Martha, Roadside, 1865 7mo 22
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Written from Roadside. Lucretia Mott gives various news of family and friends. She discusses the health of her daughter Elizabeth Mott Cavender and the return of her son-in-law Edward Hopper from a short trip. She briefly comments on James Miller McKim's health and his treatment by "galvanism". Makes reference to Dr. Ann Preston, who has been treating Elizabeth Cavender and who Elizabeth's husband dislikes.
Subjects: Chronically ill; Health; Electricity in medicine; Electrotherapeutics; Preston, Ann, 1813-1872
Relevant locations: Cheltenham (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1865 7mo 22
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