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the excoriated surface. The part selected for the operation was 
the inner side of the thigh. Four points were employed upon 
the three separate scratchings. 
May \^th. — The inoculated spots exhibit no efflorescence 
beyond what would be observed in an ordinary scratch. 
11th. — The local signs of irritation are less marked than yes- 
terday. There is no exudation from the scratches ; indeed, the 
parts are quite dry. 
18^^. — The redness has almost entirely disappeared from the 
site of the inoculation, and there are no signs of constitutional 
disturbance. 
l^th. — The scabs from the places of inoculation are falling 
off, and the surrounding skin has resumed its normal colour. 
There was slight dulness towards evening ; and the skin, which 
was cool in the morning, became hot. 
20th. — The skin is intensely hot this morning: a diffused 
redness covers the belly, as well as the throat and the inside of 
the arms. Food is taken with indifference, but fluids are largely 
swallowed. 
21st. — Dulness is much increased. On the belly six or seven 
raised spots of a red colour are visible. The efflorescence is more 
extensive and intense ; behind the ears it is very marked, and 
also on the inner side of the thighs. Thirst is great, and food is 
almost entirely refused. The faeces are softer than they were 
yesterday ; several evacuations have taken place during the 
day. 
22nd. — On the inner side of the arms and thighs, and behind 
the ears, many red spots exist. Rigors are very decided, 
and a great desire for warmth is evinced. The eyes are con- 
gested and watery, and there is considerable prostration of 
strength. 
2?>rd. — The spots first erupted are subsiding, and a dark red 
point, not unlike an ordinary flea-bite, is seen in the centre ; a 
few fresh ones have appeared on the haunch and breast. The 
faeces are more consistent than when last referred to. Thirst is 
very great, and food is altogether refused. The body is em<a- 
ciated, and the prostration increased. 
2'lth. — The spots erupted on the 22nd are declining, and the 
epidermis covering them is raised in scales. In the centre of 
all the spots the flea-bite point is to be seen. 
2bth. — The eruption is rapidly disappearing, leaving behind 
a yellowish-brown stain. The faeces are firmer in consistence ; 
and the animal appears to be better. The thirst is not so great, 
and a little food is taken occasionally. Towards evening the 
skin again became very hot. 
26i/i. — Two or three fresh spots have appeared on the hauncli; 
