The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc.
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The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc.
Literature and medicine; Physicians; Physicians in literature
"WANTED, about Michaelmas, as Coachman, in a gentleman's family, who
can drive four horses, and ride postillion well. A Single Man, must
have had the Small-pox, and know how to drive in London. Such an one,
who can be well recommended, by giving a description of himself, his
age, and abilities, in a letter directed to A. B., at MR. J.
KENDALL'S, in COLCHESTER, may hear of a very good place."
"WANTED, a JOURNEYMAN BAKER, that is a good workman, and has had the
SMALL-POX. Such a person may hear of a good place by applying to MR.
JOHN STOW, at Sudbury, or to the Printer of this paper."
"Wanted an Apprentice to an eminent Surgeon in full practice in the
county of Suffolk. If he has not had the Small-Pox, it is expected he
will be inoculated for it, before he enters on business.--Enquire of
JOHN FOX, at Dedham, Essex."
"COLCHESTER, June 15th, 1762.
"Wanted immediately, a Stout Lad as an Apprentice to a Currier. If he
can write it will be the more agreeable. Inquire further of ELEANOR
ONYON. N.B.--If he has not had the Small-pox, he need not apply."
"WANTED for a gentleman that lives most part of the year in London, A
Genteel Person, between 28 and 40 years of age, that has had the
Small-pox, to be as Companion and Housekeeper. One that has been
brought up in a genteel, frugal and handsome manner, either a Maid or
Widow, so they have no incumbrances."
"WANTED, a NURSEMAID. None need apply who cannot bring a good
character from their last place; and has had the Small-pox."
"WANTS a place in a large or small family, in town or country, a YOUNG
MAN, who is well versed in the different branches of a Gardener, has
had the Small-pox, and can write a good hand."
"WANTED, in a large family, a STOUT WOMAN, about 30, single, or a
widow without children, who has had the Small-pox, to take care of a
lusty child, under a year old. Her character must be unexceptionable,
and by no means a fashionable dresser, and lived in families of
credit. Any person answering this description may enquire of MRS.
MERCER, at the Star and Garter, Andover, and be further informed."
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