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1 leaf. Chipped along the side edges. Two horizontal and two vertical folds. A three-part autograph document concerning payment for medical services rendered to the late Dr. James Spence by Dr. Samuel D. Gross, then in Louisville KY. The top and bottom thirds of the document are by Samuel D. Gross, while the middle third is by Gabriel J. Johnston, Justice of the Peace in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Top third, written by Samuel D. Gross: "The Estate of the late Dr. James Spence / to S. D. Gross, Dr. / For professional services during Dr. Spence's last/ illness--$70.00 / Louisville, Dec. 29, 1845." Middle third, written by G. J. Johnston, Justice of the Peace: "State of Kentucky/ Jefferson County/ This day Dr. S. D. Gross made/ oath before me, a Justice of the Peace of said County/ that the above account is just and unpaid/ Given under my hand Dec. 31, 1845/ G. J. Johnston J.P. ?." Bottom third, written by Samuel D. Gross: "Louisville, Dec. 29, 1845./ Dear Sir--/ It is true that physicians do not generally charge/ for attendance upon each other. There are, however, exceptions to all rules./ Favors are reciprocal. Dr. Spence was in good circumstances & died/ without any family. Had it been otherwise, I should certainly not have/ presented any account for professional services./ Respectfully, your obedient servant. / S. D. Gross." On the Verso: "No. 71/ S. D. Gross/ Claim $70.00/ Filed Jany 9th 1846/ Paid by S. Francis/ Admr--Receipt in / hands of H L Smith/ Louisville, Ky. In his autobiography, Samuel D. Gross discusses his Louisville years, 1840-1856 (Vol. I, chapter IV, pp. 89-124). Although Gross mentions the names of many people he knew during those years, he does not mention the Dr James Spence of this document. Gross does mention a James Spence in his autobiography, but he was the Scottish surgeon James Spence, not the Kentucky doctor of this document. I have confirmed the identity of G. J. Johnston, writer of the middle third of the document, as Gabriel J. Johnston, Justice of the Peace, and also Judge, of Jefferson County in Kentucky. OFFERED WITH: A similar, three-part autograph document concerning payment for medical services rendered to the late Dr. James Spence by Dr. Henry Miller, Louisville KY. The first part, written by Henry Miller, is for a $5.00 consultation fee with Samuel Gross about Dr. Spence. The second part is written by Justice of the Peace G. W. Chambers on January 7, 1846. The third part is written by Henry Miller. The verso states that S. Francis Admr paid the $5.00 on January 17, 1846. This second document has two horizontal and two vertical folds; it is torn half way across each horizontal fold. I can supply photos of this second document involving Henry Miller, James Spence, and Samuel Gross, upon request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 16897
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