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Surgeon's kit used by William Swift, MD, U.S.N., during the war of 1812

Surgeon`s kit used by William Swift, MD, U.S.N., during the war of 1812

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    9 cm x 58 cm x 21 cm


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    [ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]

    This kit of medical instruments belonged to U.S. Navy surgeon William Swift. He served during the War of 1812, most notably on the ships Chesapeake and Syren, both of which were captured with Swift onboard. Swift worked as a naval surgeon for decades, retiring in 1861.