Subject: American Medical Association

This book contains the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Medical Association in May 1847. Printed privately for delegates attending the National Medical Convention in Philadelphia that year, it reflects the ethical standards and principles guiding medical practice at the time. Isaac Hays served as a committee member in the creation of this code.

A one-page, stampless letter addressed to Dr. Isaac Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 6, 1837. The anonymous writer expresses admiration for an editorial by Dr. Hays in the Daily Chronicle, praising his courage and principles.

This is Volume VI of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1830. The journal contains articles on various medical topics by leading physicians of the time. Isaac Hays, a prominent ophthalmologist, was involved in the journal's publication. Hays was one of the founders of the American Medical Association and the Franklin Institute, and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.

This is Volume X of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1832. The journal contains articles and contributions from leading physicians of the time. The volume includes a contribution by Isaac Hays, a prominent ophthalmologist, one of the founders of the American Medical Association, and author of its code of ethics. Hays was also a founder of the Franklin Institute and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. He was the son of Samuel Hays and the father of Israel I. Hays, MD.

Volume XI of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*. Published in 1832. This volume contains contributions from Isaac Hays, a leading ophthalmologist, founder of the American Medical Association, and writer of its code of ethics. Hays was also a founder of the Franklin Institute and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The journal's content reflects the state of medical knowledge in the United States during the early 19th century. The description also notes a connection to M.I. (likely a person or institution, needing further clarification).

This is Volume XIII of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1833. The journal contains articles and research on various medical topics. This particular volume includes contributions from Isaac Hays, a leading ophthalmologist, one of the founders of the American Medical Association, and a key figure in the Franklin Institute and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.

Volume XIV of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*. Published in 1834. This volume contains contributions from Isaac Hays, a leading ophthalmologist, founder of the American Medical Association, and writer of its code of ethics. Hays was also a founder of the Franklin Institute and President of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The journal includes biographical information about Hays, noting his marriage to Sara Minis of Savannah and his parentage (son of Samuel Hays, father of Israel I. Hays, MD).

This volume of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, Vol. XV, published in 1834, contains articles and contributions from leading medical professionals of the time. A significant portion of the journal likely focuses on ophthalmology, given the biographical information regarding Isaac Hays's expertise in that field. The journal reflects the state of medical knowledge and practice in the United States during the 1830s.

Volume XVI of *The American Journal of the Medical Sciences*, published in 1835. This volume contains contributions from Isaac Hays, a leading ophthalmologist, one of the founders of the American Medical Association (for which he wrote the code of ethics), a founder of the Franklin Institute, and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The journal also notes that Hays was the son of Samuel Hays and the father of Israel I. Hays, MD. A connection to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is also mentioned.