Typewritten cablegram from Wilder Penfield to Helen Kermott, March 25, 1916.
Date:
1916-03-25
Description:
Cablegram from Wilder Penfield to Helen Kermott Penfield. The cablegram is addressed to Helen Kermott Penfield at Downer College, Milwaukee. Wilder reports that he is safe and in good hands, but has sustained a leg injury. He asks her to report the news to His mother, Jean Jefferson.
Physical Description:
text.typescript.black and white 17.7 x 21.5 cm
Language:
English

is Part Of:
Wilder Penfield Digital Collection

Wilder Penfield Fonds P142 -- Series C (Correspondence) -- Sub-Series C/D (Correspondence, domestic)
Publisher:
Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McGill University
Citation:
Typewritten cablegram from Wilder Penfield to Helen Kermott, March 25, 1916. [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 March 29, 2024 from http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/penfieldfonds/fullrecord.php?ID=9504
Rights:
This material has been made available with the consent of the copyright holders and can be used in accordance with fair dealing provisions of Canadian copyright law. For more information, please contact the Osler Library of the History of Medicine.
Creator:
Penfield, Wilder Graves, 1891-1976.
Notes:
Transcription of Cablegram message: "A712CH London 19 100 Helen Kermott Downer College Milwaukee (Wis) AM SAFE IN GOOD HANDS INJURED LEG DONT WORRY WIRE MOTHER LOVE PENFIELD MAR 25."

Cablegram is written on Western Union Telegram stationary.

On the right side of the cablegram there is a combination of stamped and handwritten notations.

The cablegram ink appears to be a dark blue, not black.

Call Number:
D-C/D 21-2/1