MEMOIR OF JOHN HUNTER. 41 



kindly feeHngs of his brother towards him appeared 

 to have revived in full vigour, and no opportunity 

 was omitted of making honourable mention of his 

 name. It is in reference to this period of their his- 

 tory, that Dr Adams has the following passage : 

 " My friend Dr Cogan, who, happily for all those 

 who share his acquaintance, lives to relate transac- 

 tions of more than half a century, informs me, that 

 in the winter 1762-3, Dr Hunter would frequently 

 introduce in his lectures " Jn this I am only my 

 brother's interpreter; I am simply the demonstra- 

 tor of this discovery it was my brother's." Dr 

 Cogau adds, the frequency of such expressions na- 

 turally inspired all the pupils with admiration of Mr 

 Hunter's skill in anatomical researches, and of the 

 Doctor's ingenuous conduct. Such facts only heighten, 

 our regret that any other feelings should have ever 

 influenced either of the brothers. 



In the year 1764, we find Mr Hunter relieved 

 by the peace from active military duty, and returned 

 to engage in the arduous occupation of a Londot 

 aurgeon. From what has just been mentioned, we 

 (shall not be surprised to learn, that he received the 

 most cordial reception from his brother. In a vo- 

 lume of Medical Commentaries published this year, 

 Dr Hunter introduced three papers of his brother's 

 on anatomical subjects, which displayed his ability 

 whilst acting as his assistant ; and we find that the 

 Doctor found other opportunities to prove his fa 



