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June 27, 1939
Dear Mr. Wooley:
I have been asked by Robert Brown to write you. He is in our hospital in Harrison after having been bitten by a rattlesnake and brought here by Dr. Chavez of Mackaville. I must tell you that his condition is so serious that we fear he may not live.
Robert insisted I contact you. His last words before lapsing into a coma were that I should ask you to help his parents if anything happens to him. I have telephoned them and informed them of all that has happened and what we are doing for him. I advised his father against trying to come out here.
We will know soon if he is going to make it. I cannot be too hopeful, and I advise you to be prepared for the worst. Although optimism is not realistic at this point, prayer may be the best thing you can do for him.
Robert has been comatose for the last 10 hours and has only a small chance of regaining consciousness. I will keep you informed of further developments.
Please contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Perry P. Jennings, M.D. Dodd General Hospital
3-4242 telephone
563 office number in Harrison