1931-03-24

There are three letter connected. They are all addressed between Paul Myers and Wilder Penfield. The first is a typewritten letter from Penfield to Myers, declining an invitation to go to Washington due to Ruth Mary Penfield's ill health. This was from March 24, 1931. The second is a typewritten letter from Myers to Penfield, inviting him to stay with him in Washington, and for Penfield not to work so hard. Myers also relives some past memories with Penfield, including their recent trip to ski in Canada. The third letter is a handwritten draft telegram from Penfield to Myers declining their invitation because sadly Ruth Mary is too ill and not progressing fast enough to warrant travel.

text.typescript.black and white 27.8 x 21.5 cm

English

Myers, Paul F., active 1928 -- Correspondence.
Penfield, Wilder, 1891-1976 -- Correspondence.
Penfield, Ruth Mary, 1919-.

Wilder Penfield Digital Collection

Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series C (Correspondence) -- Sub-Series C/D (Correspondence, domestic)

Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University

Three letters between Wilder Penfield and Paul Myers, March 24, 1931. [Online image]. Wilder Penfield Digital Collection Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series C (Correspondence) -- Sub-Series C/D (Correspondence, domestic) . Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University . Retrieved April 25, 2024 from http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/penfieldfonds/fullrecord.php?ID=9535

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Penfield, Wilder, 1891-1976.
Myers, Paul F., active 1928.

The transcription of the note on the back of the second letter reads: "102 E Melrose St. Cherry Chase, MD. Todays medical consultation makes it clear trip for Ruth Mary inadvisable. She was still in bed progressing too slowly but longing for Washington like the rest of us. STOP. Sincerely hope not too great inconvenience for you and that we may all plan another trip another time. Love to all, Wilder Penfield."

C/D 1 (M)