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have likewise had the pleasing duty of record- 
several subsequent instances of affectionate in- 
But we have also h&d occasion to trace some 
ywptoins ofrivalryand selfish jealousy which seemed 
indicate that the preservation of a certain distance 
^^ntween the brothers was essential to their mutual 
^nmony. Por years this plan succeeded ; or, at all 
®''^nts, there was no apparent rupture. In 1 780, how- 
'‘^ni'e occurred a crisis, the immediate cause of 
inn is jiot perhaps very well ascertaitied. The 
probable account, however, states it thus. Mr 
Unter having on hand some interesting anatomical 
'"'estigation, invited his brother William to come and 
Witness it ; when he, conceiving that the preparation 
^°nld prove a very valuable addition to his own 
®Puni, caused it to be conveyed to his premises 
_^‘'eat Windmill Street, and when subsequently 
lined by John, he refused to return it. 
* has been said that a great French anatomist 
'vas 
Sent 
iiiont to express his opinion of his more emi- 
professional brethren in these few words : 
nnaroTwtrfe, grand voleur ; and it would ap- 
to'^* the apophtliegm ought not to be restricted 
Hue side of the Channel. John Hunter has not 
npej similar charges any more than his 
sta accused in any in- 
He of direct pilfering ; hut in regard to scientific 
V^alT^'^^ mill literary property, it has been frequent- 
eged that he concealed the successful labours of 
vlQ^j.o 1 1 • . 
> anil claimed the results as his own. We 
