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I hereby certify that I have several times visited
the Marine Hospital at Charlestown by desire of
the late Dr Jarvis - that since his death, I have
been called on for advice in several cases in
said Hospital by Dr. Waterhouse. I have
been much pleased with the improvements
which he has made, & the regulations which he
has established, and am fully of opinion that
the duties of his office cannot be discharged by
any person with more ability fidelity or
ability.
Sam [C.] Danforth
Boston April 15th 1809.

This may certify that when on a visit at
Boston last autumn, I had the curiosity to visit
the U.S. Marine hospital of which Dr. Waterhouse
is Physician. I examined it pretty deliberately & in every
department; and from my acquaintances with the
larger hospitals in London, & from thirty years
practice, I could form some tolerable judgment of
this on a small scale, and I am disposed to declare
that for neatness, order & comfortable appearance
it exceeded any I had seen.

The patients appeared to have an aspect of
cheerfulness, and were surrounded with every thing
convenient & comfortable. I therefore join in what
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