Letter, to William Stowry [Stoy], 1797 October 14
Scope and Contents
George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington’s body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies. Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He discovered a “cure” for hydrophobia and Stoy’s Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.
Dates
- 1797 October 14
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Enslaved persons -- Diseases Subject Source: Local sources
- Medicine -- History -- 18th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Sheels, Christopher, 1776-
- Stoy, William, 1726-1801 (Recipient)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
