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Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams and Their Doctor

Medical knowledge was still hit-and-miss in the early 19th century, but both Dolley Madison and Louisa Adams had the good fortune to have Dr. Physick treat their serious problems. The Good Doctor Physick Philip Syng Physick (1768-1837) was born to … Continue reading

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