Letter to Prof. R.D. Mussey / by J.F. Potter.

  • Potter, J. F., M.D.
Date:
1850
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Credit: Letter to Prof. R.D. Mussey / by J.F. Potter. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [ 5] I did when in Paris, that a young man, well educated, indus- trious and upright, might ultimately locate himself firmly in this city. I came here toward the close of Dec, 1846. I met with a kind reception from Dr. M. and his former partner, Dr. Wor- cester, and through the persuasion of the latter, I was in- duced to locate here. Dr. M. and myself remained on the most friendly terms, up to the period of Dr. W.'s death. Soon after this event, several of Dr. W.'s families employed me as their physician. Some of these had been families of Drs. M. & W., when in partnership. I had occasion to meet Dr. M. frequently, and he appeared friendly as usual. I visited several of his pa- tients with and for him, and always called him when I needed counsel. In the early part of January last, a report reached me that Dr. M. had made an unkind remark concerning me, but inas- much as he had made no complaint to myself, I supposed he had no unkind feelings toward me. I called Dr. M. in con- sultation on the 16th or 17th of February—he attended with me for five or six days—appeared friendly as usual—made no complaints, nor asked for a single explanation. Not long after this period, I was informed from a reliable source that Dr. M. made complaints against me. Soon after hearing of those remarks, I called upon him for an explanation. He said he did feel hard toward me. I stated to him at this interview, that I felt conscious I had neither, by word or deed, inten- tionally wronged him, and if he could show me that I had, I would make him the most humble and public acknow- ledgment. I requested him to give me specific charges, but he declined, and said he would see me again on the subject. This he failed to do, and redoubled his complaints, both in and out of the profession. Finding myself unable to obtain a reconciliation by personal efforts, I asked for, and obtained, this committee. I would here state that up to the present time, I have never made an unkind remark concerning Dr.