An essay on the cure of abscesses by caustic, and on the treatment of wounds and ulcers; also a new method of curing the lues venerea . To which are added, Dr. Hunter's opinion, and Mr. Cruikshank's remarks on this method, and on the absorption in human bodies; with some experiments on insensible perspiration. By Peter Clare, surgeon.

Galleries and Reading Room

From Monday 5 October, all bags will be searched before entry to help keep Wellcome Collection safe and secure. Please allow extra time on arrival.

We're running paid user research studies to improve Wellcome Collection online

Archive collection level pages, plus the archive collection treatment on the work page and in search results.

The catalogue API's shortDescription is shown on the archive collection hero and in search results.

The four thematic browsing category pages (subjects, places, people & organisations, types & techniques) become accessible.

Subject sub-category pages become accessible, and the subjects category page gains a sub-category menu.