MEMOIR OF JOHN HUNTER. 
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kindly feelings of liis lii'otlier towiirds liim appeared 
to have revived in full vigour, and no opportunity 
tt'as omitted of making honourable mention of his 
ttsme. It is in referenre to this period of their his- 
tory, that Dr Adams has the following passage: — 
My friend Dr Cogan, who, happily for all those 
"’ho share liis arquaintance, lives to relate transac- 
tions of more than half a century, informs me, that 
the winter 17G2-B, Dr Hunter would frequently 
introduce in his lectures — “ In this I am only my 
brother’s interpreter ; — I am simjdy the demonstra- 
tor of this discovery — it was my brothers. Dr 
^ogan adds, the frequency of such expressions na- 
turally inspired all the pupils will) admiration of Mr 
Munter’s skill in anatomical researches, and of the 
i^octor's ingenuous conduct. Such facts only heigliten 
Our regret that any other feelings should have ever 
tnfluenced either of the hrolhnrs, 
the year 1764, we find Mr Hunter relieved 
'’ythe peace from active military duty, and returned 
to engage in the arduous occupation of a London 
**ttrgeon. From what has just been mentioned, we 
*'tull not be surprised to learn, that he received the 
Utost cordial reception from his brother. In a vo- 
I'ltne of Medical Commentaries published this year. 
Hunter introduced tliree papers of his hrotlter’s 
ou anatomical subjects, which displayed his ability 
"hilst acting as his assistant ; and we find that the 
doctor found other opportunities to prove his fa- 
