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Dr. E. A. Parkes on the 



[Feb. 



Axilla and Rectum Temperatures.. 



The following Tables give all the thermonietric observations under the 

 three periods of 6 A.M. to 11, 11 to 2, and 2 to 10 P.M. 

 Axilla Temperature (Fahrenheit), 



Before Brandy. 

 Period from 6 A.M. to 11 A.M. 



was not increased, and was probably slightly lessened ; but the loss of appetite, which 

 altered the ingress of nitrogen, on one day rendered the experiment rather imperfect. 

 In order not to lengthen the present communication, I reserve all details of the egress 

 of nitrogen and phosphoric acid and alcohol for another opportunity. 



