45*2 Mil. FllIKND AND THE GOVERNORS OF THE 
a long bistoury through the substance of the penis, about three 
inches above the affected part. 
After due application of the cautery, I removed the ligature ; 
and, haemorrhage from the larger vessels, being arrested, I allowed 
the horse to rise, considering that he would be rather benefitted 
than otherwise by the slight loss of blood likely to ensue from 
the small vessels of the prepuce. On rising, he staled copiously, 
which appeared to give him great ease. 
25th. — All was going on well — no disturbance of the system. 
The animal passed about a gallon of urine while I was with 
him : — slight swelling about the sheath. 
28th. — Still improving — swelling abated. 
July 5th. — The wound cicatrized — all swelling has disap- 
peared — and I have allowed him gradually to return to his usual 
diet and work. 
From the time of the operation there was no difficulty in pass- 
ing his urine ; indeed, he must have felt great relief, as pre- 
viously it was frequently dribbling from him. 
12th. — Going on well — at work. 
Caledon, July 12th, 1842. 
MR. FRIEND AND THE GOVERNORS OF THE 
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
[We most unwillingly insert the following document ; but Mr. 
Friend has a claim upon us and upon the profession, which 
we dare not to resist. It is the copy of a letter which he sent 
to the Governors of the College.] 
Walsall, June 28, 1842. 
To the Governors of the Royal Veterinary College , London. 
Gentlemen, — In the Limes newspaper of the 3d of June, I 
read an advertisement from you, offering the situation of Pro- 
fessor of Cattle Pathology, 8cc. in the Royal Veterinary College 
of London, to public competition among graduated veterinary 
surgeons — testimonials, &c. to be sent in to the College by 
twelve o’clock on the 18th. 
Conformably with this, I applied to you, as I believe others did 
also ; and in Bell’s Life, of Sunday last, I saw an advertisement 
from Mr. J. B. Simonds, of Twickenham, offering to dispose of 
his private practice, in consequence of being appointed by you 
to that office. This induces me now to address you in the cha- 
