Dr. James Alexander manuscript material

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Creator

Alexander, James.

Location

Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle

Extent

• 1 item

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

· To Lord Byron, poet : 1 autograph letter signed : [June1823] : (B'ANA 0397) : [from Genoa]; regretting that he has so far failed in his "medical negotiation," but hopingthat an old physician of his acquaintance can help. With a[much later] note in the hand of Teresa Guiccioli on the final page: "Quand Lord Byron cherchait un medicin pour l'amener en Grece."

Biographical/Historical Note

Dr. James Alexander, English physician in Genoa. In 1823 he prescribed for Byron, and advised him on some warts.

Controlled Access Terms

• Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824.
• Alexander, James -- Correspondence.
• Physicians -- Italy -- 19th century -- Correspondence

Additional Creator Names

• Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. rcp
• Guiccioli, Teresa, contessa di, 1800-1873. ann
• Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle: Manuscripts, 1772-1925