Description: 4 No Autograph Letters Signed (ALS) written by Dr William McNeill Whistler, 28 Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, London. 2 letters (Oct 8th & 17th 1884) written to a patient, and 2 further letters (Oct 29th 1884 & May 20th 1891) written to the patients parents (Mr & Mrs Kinzie?) following patients (their son) death. ---William McNeill Whistler (July 22, 1836 – February 27, 1900) was an American physician and a medical army officer for the Confederacy during the American Civil War.[1] He was the younger brother of artist James McNeill Whistler. In the US, in April 1864, Whistler was given a field assignment, becoming assistant surgeon in the 1st South Carolina Rifle Regiment or "Orr's Rifles". Arriving at his post in time for the battle of Spotsylvania Court House. In February 1865, granted 4 months leave because of poor health, he decided to visit his mother, who was now living in London. He made his way to New York and sailed for London aboard the SS City of Manchester. Whistler never returned to the US. He spent a year traveling in Europe, including visiting his brother, George William Whistler, in Russia before continuing his medical career in Paris. He moved to London in 1868, where he established a private practice and worked at St George's Hospital. He was a founder and senior physician at the London Throat Hospital. He became an Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1871 and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1876. ______________________________ Combined Postage UK Based Customers:I can usually combine UK postage, depending on weight and size, usually 50p for each subsequent purchase, on top of highest first post cost. Please ask if in doubt. Overseas Customers:I Cannot combine postage on overseas items, as eBay Global Shipping rules don't usually allow it. Shipping Information I will only post to addresses registered on eBay. UK Based Customers:I aim to post items within 4 working days of payment being confirmed by eBay. I usually pack and post twice a week, so, depending on when payment is received, I may post same day, or, latest 4 working days later. Overseas Customers:I will only post outside of the UK if the eBay global shipping programme is available on the listing. This service does not offer combined postage. Returns UK Based Customers:Items can be returned if found not to be as described. Overseas Customers:No returns are accepted from overseas customers. If in doubt, please do not purchase. Sorry! Thanks for looking!
Price: 39.99 GBP
Location: High Wycombe
End Time: 2024-11-25T09:25:14.000Z
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Type: Ephemera
Era: Pre-1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
