4A Memoirs of the late 
ready noticed, that on the spunge excepted, 
but several other very interesting ‘“ Cases in 
Surgery.” 
By this work his reputation was widely ex- 
tended, and he was deservedly considered as 
at the head of his profession in the north of 
England. Some of the cases having occurred 
so early as the year 1748, shew the judgment 
with which he decided, and the skill with 
which he operated, when a very young prac- 
titioner. 
His “ Treatise on the management of preg- 
nant and lying-in women”’ made its appearance 
early in 1773, and is dedicated to Dr. Hunter, 
In this treatise he has urged the opinions 
above alluded to, in favour of the cool regi- 
men and free ventilation, with great force 
and success; has elucidated them by several 
cases; and hasdisplayed extensive research, 
united with much original and valuable infor- 
mation. The knowledge of Mr. White's doc- 
trines was thus generally diffused. Perhaps 
indeed few medical books have been produc- 
tive of more important reform in practice, or 
of more comfort and safety to the subjects, 
for whose benefit it was intended. Nature 
was restored to the free exercise of her ope- 
rations, and officious ignorance was prevent- 
ed from converting into fatal disease, what 
