The opening sequence is atypical. The camera shot is of hands and tools.
The velvet lined instrument case was Dr. Quinn's father's case. It appears that Dr. Quinn has had this case in Colorado Springs, Colorado for years. It has not been in any previous episodes.
President George Washington owned a plantation. It was much bigger than a farm.
Dr. Andrew Cook and Dr. Quinn are from Boston. Preston A Lodge III is from Boston. Sully is from New York City. Myra and Miss Dorothy are from St. Louis.
Dr. Quinn uses an 11 year old boy as a nurse.