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Before arriving in Deerfield, Joseph Goodhue (1762-1949) served as a surgeon in the United States Navy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The letter writer appears to be considering a position as surgeon's mate in Portsmouth and inquires of Dr. Goodhue about the conditions there before he makes up his mind.

 

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Letter to Doctor Joseph Goodhue

author   Calvin Jewett
date   Aug 2, 1826
location   Newbury, Vermont
height   12.25"
width   7.75"
process/materials   manuscript, paper, ink
item type   Personal Documents/Letter
accession #   #L99.186


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See Also...

Dr. Joseph Goodhue (1762-1849)

Promissory note to Joseph Goodhue

Excerpt of Dr. Joseph Goodhue's Diary


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