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An essay on the cure of abscesses by caustic, and on the treatment of wounds and ulcers : with observations on some improvements in surgery. Also a new method of introducing mercury into the circulation, for the cure of the lues venerea: with the remarks of Dr. Hunter and Mr. Cruikshank, professors of anatomy, in support of this practice

A curious case of a compound fracture / related by Dr. Hunter at his lectures.

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