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William Osler

On treating clergy: “I never deal with them as ordinary patients—in the financial sense”

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On treating clergy: “I never deal with them as ordinary patients—in the financial sense”

Canadian-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital. ALS signed “Wm. Osler,” two pages, 4.25 x 6, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Henry Y. Satterlee, founder of the Washington National Cathedral. In full: “Many congratulations on your recovery! I hope my secretary answered Mrs. Satterlee's kind note. Thanks so much for the kind invitation to meet the Archbishop—so sorry to have missed the honor of meeting him. I have only just returned from St. Louis. Please tell Mrs. Saterlee [sic] that I am a parson's son and consider Bishops and curates members of my bodily fold so that I never deal with them as ordinary patients—in the financial sense.” Double-matted and framed with an image of Osler to an overall size of 17 x 20.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #428 - Ended May 14, 2014