While Audubon was still at Eastport, and looking anxiously for young recruits, the following letter was received from Dr. George Parkman:[30]
Dr. George Parkman to Audubon
Boston, May 25th. 1833.
J. J. Audubon Esqr.
Dear Sir
Through the unceasing & active good-will of our Friend, Dr. Shattuck, I present to you Mr. Ingalls, son of Dr. Ingalls, one of our senior physicians & an experienced public teacher of Anat.y & Surg.y—
The son is the father's pupil; & we have reason to expect that he will prove a satisfactory disciple to you.
The enclosed I claim for you the right to read, & for myself to repossess, when we meet again.
respectfully
G. Parkman.