Reasons against the inoculation of the small-pox. In a letter to Dr. Jurin. Being a full answer to every thing which Mr. Maitland and others have advanced upon that subject. With a particular account of the late Miss Rolt's case, as attested under the hand of the honourable Mrs. Rolt, her mother ... / [Francis Howgrave].
- Francis Howgrave
- Date:
- 1724
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Reasons against the inoculation of the small-pox. In a letter to Dr. Jurin. Being a full answer to every thing which Mr. Maitland and others have advanced upon that subject. With a particular account of the late Miss Rolt's case, as attested under the hand of the honourable Mrs. Rolt, her mother ... / [Francis Howgrave]. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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