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THE SYPHILIS OF JAMES BUCHANAN.

Authors :
Alsop, James
Source :
Journal of Civil War Medicine; Jan-Mar2019, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p2-5, 4p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on doctor Jonathan M. Foltz, who was a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and following promotion to surgeon in the U.S. Navy, in December 1836, he opened a part-time private practice and joined the Medical Association of Washington. Topics include during the 1840s Foltz depended upon the former U.S. president James Buchanan as his particular patron, as well as his chief creditor and personal financial advisor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15454975
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Civil War Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138027868