106 RHUS VERNIX. 
the corrosive muriate of mercury to the other. 
From this and subsequent trials, I am induced 
to prefer the lead. The parts began to itch— 
the tumefaction increased—vesication began to 
take place on the swollen surface—small pustules 
formed and ran into each other, and at last some 
were formed as large as nutmegs. On the 29th, 
my eyes were nearly closed, in consequence of 
the swelling of my forehead, eyebrows and cheeks. 
The contents of the yesicles were perfectly lim- 
pid—inoculation from them to other parts had 
no effect—neither in this nor any subsequent 
stage. On the evening of the 30th, the inflam- 
mation appeared at its height. ‘The burning sen- 
sation and itching were intolerable. I could searce- 
ly discern any object. On the 34st, the pustules 
began to appear a little milky—and_ before night 
the inflammation was evidently on the decline. 
I this day applied an ointment, composed of Ung. 
Stramonii, 4 0z.—Subm. Hyd. ec. Ammonia (white 
precipitate) 1 dr. mixed—with a very pleasant 
effect. It was now soothing, although before it 
had seemed to irritate, and produced pain when 
applied. November st, a very free desquama- 
tion began, first on my forehead, hands and wrists. 
And in just a fortnight I was enabled to leave my 
chamber, blessed with a new cuticle from the root 
