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dentally dropped it, a portion of the outer layer separated ; 
this is about a quarter of an inch in thickness, asperous ex- 
ternally. The next stratum seems much harder, and appears 
to have been submitted to the action of friction, before the 
accession of the external coat, its surface being quite polished. 
It is evident that the calculus must have been a considerable 
time in forming, during which, as long as it remained where 
it was formed, the animal experienced little or no incon- 
venience from its presence ; but, I have no doubt, after the 
Horse was turned out on the evening of the 10th, the stone, 
from some cause or other, became removed from its bed, and 
forced onwards by the motion of the intestines ; until, having 
reached the contracted part of the colon, it became impacted, 
and, the force being continued, rupture was the result. 
It is a most singular fact, that during the time the mill has 
been in the occupation of Mr. Gallard, he has lost five horses 
from this one cause (calculus) alone. About twelve years 
ago he had a horse die, and on opening it a calculus was 
discovered, which, immediately after it was taken from the 
body, weighed the enormous, and, I should say, almost un- 
precedented, weight of fifteen pounds and a half! This stone 
is still in the possession of Mr. Gallard, who can vouch fo 
the accuracy of the preceding statement. 
I am, Sir, 
Yours obediently. 
Towcester; March 8, 1853. 
MAJOR’S “ BRITISH REMEDY.” 
Sir, — May I beg the favour of your inserting, in your 
next publication, the following explanation of the induce- 
ments which led me to take an agency from Mr. Major? 
whereby (according to Mr. Dawe’s letter in your last num- 
ber) I am classed among the (e less scientific and ignorant men 
of the profession” and as, having “ departed from the straight- 
forward path of science , ceased to he a professional manf 8fc. Sfc. 
You are well aware. Sir, we frequently have particular cases 
of spavin, ringbone, and other ossific depositions, brought 
under our notice, which to pretend to cure would be absurd, 
and at the same time be picking the pockets of our employers, 
as well as cruelly punishing the poor animal by subjecting him 
to firing, blistering, or any other treatment. At the time of 
66 Major’s British Remedy” being advertised, I had three cases 
of spavin and one of ringbone of the kind above mentioned ; 
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