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the time of war, and a moft fuc- 
cefsful private practice, had afforded 
you, and of which your celebrated 
work upon Tée Difeafes of the Army 
will be an honourable and everlaft- 
ing teftimony, as well as a real be- 
nefit, to the lateft pofterity. 
You always gave me, with the 
greateft fincerity, your advice in 
what manner, and in whofe com- 
pany, I could moft improve mytfelf 
in the various branches of medicine 
and natural knowledge which I took 
a delight to cultivate. ae 
It was you, siz, who, among 
thofe many refpectable and learned 
men, whofe conftant friendfhip — 
towards me has made an indelible — 
_ and grateful impreffion on my mind, 
con- 
