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October 20, 1888
The Citizen
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, Dr. William Pepper refuses to bill Colonel Sheridan for his consulting services during General Sheridan's final illness, regarding them as a tribute to the general's legacy.
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A Tribute to Sheridan.
Philadelphia, Oct. 11. -- Dr. William Pepper, who as consulting physician attended the late General Sheridan during his last illness, has been asked by Colonel Sheridan to render a bill for his professional services. In reply to this request Dr. Pepper, under date of October 3, sent the following to Colonel Sheridan:
"I am in receipt of your note of September 28 requesting me to forward you an account for professional services rendered in consultation to the late General Sheridan. You must permit me to say that I desire these services to be regarded only as an expression of that deep and lasting obligation which I, in common with all others, owed to him."
Philadelphia, Oct. 11. -- Dr. William Pepper, who as consulting physician attended the late General Sheridan during his last illness, has been asked by Colonel Sheridan to render a bill for his professional services. In reply to this request Dr. Pepper, under date of October 3, sent the following to Colonel Sheridan:
"I am in receipt of your note of September 28 requesting me to forward you an account for professional services rendered in consultation to the late General Sheridan. You must permit me to say that I desire these services to be regarded only as an expression of that deep and lasting obligation which I, in common with all others, owed to him."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Sheridan Tribute
Doctor Refusal
Professional Services
General Illness
Moral Obligation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. William Pepper
General Sheridan
Colonel Sheridan
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. William Pepper
General Sheridan
Colonel Sheridan
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
October 1887
Story Details
Dr. Pepper declines to charge for treating the dying General Sheridan, seeing his services as a tribute to the general's obligations to the nation.