MEMOIR OF JOHN HUNTER. 
47 
of the Teeth,” a work which led the way in rapid 
^ttccession to many others. This was the only work 
^0 sold to the booksellers, as all his others were 
published on his own account, or were introduced 
tnto the miscellaneous collections of the day. 
It was in July of this year that Mr Hunter, at 
age of forty-three, united himself in marriage 
with Miss Home, eldest daughter of Mr Home, 
“^urgeon of Burgoyne’s Regiment of Light Horse, 
With whom he had served in Portugal. The en- 
6®gement had been of several years’ standing ; but 
* ■*'' Hunter had not the art of accumulating money, 
given to spend all that he got upon his favou- 
^'te pursuits; so that it required a considerable time 
^*ore he could sustain the expenses of matrimony. 
® Was captivated, not only by tbe lady’s personal 
®^Wactions, but also by those mental endowments 
which she possessed in a very eminent degree. She 
u given much attention to the fine arts, and sub- 
®®<luently exhibited specimens of poetry, possessed 
utore than ordinary merit. By means of these 
*iUaUties, united to a sweet natural disposition, she 
''"'tributed much to soothe tbe anxious cares of her 
"“shand’s troubled life. 
At this period, Mr Hunter's private practice, and 
professional character, were rapidly advancing ; 
^ still no small portion of his time was devoted 
his museum, which, as it daily became more ex- 
.j,j^*We, was also attended with increased expense. 
® whole suite of the best rooms in his house in 
