diff --git a/core-telemetry.cabal b/core-telemetry.cabal
--- a/core-telemetry.cabal
+++ b/core-telemetry.cabal
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 -- see: https://github.com/sol/hpack
 
 name:           core-telemetry
-version:        0.2.3.4
+version:        0.2.3.5
 synopsis:       Advanced telemetry
 description:    This is part of a library to help build command-line programs, both tools and
                 longer-running daemons.
diff --git a/lib/Core/Telemetry/Observability.hs b/lib/Core/Telemetry/Observability.hs
--- a/lib/Core/Telemetry/Observability.hs
+++ b/lib/Core/Telemetry/Observability.hs
@@ -456,16 +456,6 @@
             Right value -> pure value
 
 {- |
-Send a span value up by hand.
-
-This handles a number of convenient things for you, and takes care of a few edge
-cases.
-
-
-@since 0.2.1
--}
-
-{- |
 Start a new trace. A random identifier will be generated.
 
 You /must/ have a single \"root span\" immediately below starting a new trace.