[Fiction] On an errand of mercy Adjust Share By Brander Matthews, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 19th century Ambulances Death Emergency physicians Fiction Humor Humorous stories Mistaken identity New York New York (State) New Yorkers More from Brander Matthews Mark Twain and the art of writing The latest novelties in language American aphorisms Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > September 1899 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close