Series XXX: Unidentified Physician Ledger, 1842-1852

Extent:

1 volume

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Historical Information:This unidentified physician practiced medicine in Botetourt County in the early to mid-19th century.

Scope and Content:Unidentified Physician Ledger, 1842-1852, records services provided to individual patients, their families, and their slaves. Information found in entries includes name of patient, medical services rendered, form of payment, amount owed, and amount paid. Slave patients and family members are usually not named and are listed under the owner's or head of household's name. Services rendered include visits to patients, prescriptions for medication, and operations. There is an index at the front of the volume.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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