Record

RBC - Richard Butcher Correspondence

Reference Number	RBC/50
Title	Letter from William Keith to Richard Butcher
Date	6 February 1855
Creator Name	Keith, William
Creator Name	Butcher, Richard George Herbert, 1819-1891
Description	Manuscript letter from William Keith to Richard Butcher sending 'a thousand thanks for bringing the merits of knee excision in such a masterly manner before the profession'. Keith believes Butcher's publication will encourage many surgeons to try the operation and be of benefit to the profession. Keith also sends Butcher a copy of his latest monography (not present).
Extent	2 pages
Term	Knee Joint -- surgery
Term	Letter

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates
DS/UK/2984	Keith; William (fl. mid 19th century); surgeon	fl. mid 19th century
DS/UK/1385	Butcher; Richard George Herbert (1819-1891); surgeon	1819-1891

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