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“When people's ill, they come to I, I Physics, bleeds, and sweats 'em; Sometimes they live, sometimes they die. What's that to I? I lets 'em.”

Quote by John C. Lettsome

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John C. Lettsome
John C. Lettsome

John C. Lettsome was a prominent physician. Born in 1744 and died on November 1, 1815, he was known for his contributions to medical education and public health. more

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