of an Orchid Hunter. 



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Doctor Aurelio Mutis, one of the most popular 

 inhabitants of Bucaramanga, as well as of this State, 

 was educated in medical colleges in London, Edin- 

 burgh, and Paris. He is a man of most affable 

 character, coupled with the sprightly vivacity of the 



DOCTOR AURELIO MUTIS. 



men of his race, polished and accomplished in the 

 highest degree. He speaks fluently Spanish, English, 

 French, and Italian. As a medical man he is equally 

 in request in the palace of the millionaire and the 

 Indian hut; and it is said that in his long experience 

 in this laro-e town of so diversified a class of inhabit- 

 ants none ever asked for his help and was turned 



