Friendly advice to a patient: to which are added, spiritual directions for the uninstructed; The first calculated ... for the use of the sick, belonging to the Infirmaries ... The second ... is no less proper for the use of Infirmary patients, than for the uninstructed in all conditions / [Sir James Stonhouse].

  • Sir James Stonhouse, 11th Baronet
Date:
[1750?]
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Credit: Friendly advice to a patient: to which are added, spiritual directions for the uninstructed; The first calculated ... for the use of the sick, belonging to the Infirmaries ... The second ... is no less proper for the use of Infirmary patients, than for the uninstructed in all conditions / [Sir James Stonhouse]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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