Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 4, 1893

Mr. Uhl to Mr. Terrell.

Department of State,
Washington, November 21, 1893.

No. 92.]

Sir: I have received your telegram of 18th instant, stating that “the order of the grand vizier prohibiting women to practice medicine has been rescinded” on your application, made on behalf of Miss Dr. Eddy. I have advised Mr. Fred. Perry Powers accordingly.

You will take occasion to express the appreciation of this courtesy which is felt by the Department.

I am, etc.,

Edwin F. Uhl,
Acting Secretary.