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the time of war, and a moll fuc- 

 cefsful private practice, had afforded 

 you, and of which your celebrated 

 work upon tfbe Difeafes of the Army 

 will be an honourable and everlaft- 

 ing teitimony, as well as a real be- 

 nefit, to the lateft pofterity. 



You always gave me, with the 

 greater!, fincerity, your advice in 

 what manner, and in whofe com- 

 pany, I could molt improve myfelf 

 in the various branches of medicine 

 and natural knowledge which I took 

 a delight to cultivate. 



It was you, sir, who, among 

 thofe many refpectable and learned 

 men, whofe conftant friendfhip 

 towards me has made an indelible 

 and grateful imprelflon on my mind, 



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