physician to the British Royal Family (1864-1945}. Typed letter signed. Wimpole Street, W 1. Oblong-8vo. Blindembossed address. Vertical fold.
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To an unnammed colleague: „I am much indebted to you for your letter in connection with the illness of His Majesty, King George. The matter you bring before me will received every attention. […]“ He is known for his role in the death of George V, having administered a fatal injection of cocaine and morphine to accelerate the king's passing. This action, carried out without the patient's consent and in violation of the law at the time, has been viewed as potentially constituting both murder and high treason.