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The Walcheren inquiry into the misconduct of the Army Medical Board of three, resulting in its abolition. Etching attributed to T. Rowlandson. 1810.

An attack on smallpox vaccination and on the Royal College of Physicians' advocacy of it. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1812.

Sir Lucas Pepys. Stipple engraving by J. Godby, 1809, after H. Edridge.

Report of a special medical board, assembled by desire of the Commander in Chief, to take into consideration the prevalence of the purulent ophthalmia in the army.

Report from the Committee appointed to examine the physicians who have attended His Majesty during his illness : touching the present state of His Majesty's health : containing examination of Dr. Warren, Sir Lucas Pepys, Dr. Willis, Sir George Baker, Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Gisborne : ordered to be printed 13th January 1789.

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Pepys, Lucas, Sir, 1742-1830

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Report of a special medical board, assembled by desire of the Commander in Chief, to take into consideration the prevalence of the purulent ophthalmia in the army.