The Doctor Ordered Me Bled Immediately
Document 1798Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled immediately.
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[William Bays / 16 Augst 1790]
Samuel Hodgdon Esq.
Dear Sir August 16th 1790
I was taken very unwell last Evening about Two O Clock with a Violent Fever I sent for a Doctor soon as I got home who ordered me bled Immediately. I wish to inform you of my situation as I shall not be able to attend to my Business, I am Confined to my Bed at Present and am very unwell — I am Sir your most obedt Servt
William Bays
Samuel Hodgdon Esq.
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Bass admits that he is not able to attend to business because he is very unwell and confined to his bed. He had a violent fever the previous evening and sent for a doctor who ordered him bled immediately.
Date
08/16/1798
Author
Recipient
Document number
1798081680002
Page start
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Notable persons
Samuel Hodgdon
William Bass
Notable locations
Philadelphia