Among the greatest minds in medicine in the 19th century. As a result of his hard work and determination, great strides were made in the fields of pathological and physiological medicine. ALS in German, signed “Rud. Virchow,” one page, 5.5 x 9, October 7, 1871. Letter to a colleague. In full, “A thousand thanks for your kind salutation! I hope I find enough time to come to Rome and see you in your feverish activities. The new school has been making such fast progress in Italy that I feel the greatest esteem and sympathy for it.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Even overall toning, light creasing and wrinkling and a couple minor edge tears, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.