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While I used the Cantharides I made my blister according 
to cc College” formula, viz., of lard, 8 ounces; Cantharides, 
1 ounce: and at first I made the Mylabris blister of the same 
strength. The result was most unpleasant. It took the skin 
off in a mass. After a series of trials I find it perfectly 
manageable, made with lard, 8 ounces; mylabris lj drachm. 
Add to this saving, that it does not appear to affect the 
kidneys, and I think you will allow it to be a useful blister. 
I have used the Acetum Mylabris frequently on my own 
person, so I can speak with confidence on this point. And 
where the effect of cantharides proved most unpleasant, the 
mylabris, except as a blister, did not produce any. 
Believe me, my dear Sir, 
Yours, &c. 
Blackheath; July 6, 1852. 
*** Mr. Hurford, who has resided with his regiment for 
twelve years at Bangalore, Madras, says, in a short letter 
accompanying this acceptable little paper —“ I have been 
intending to call on you; but, by Jove ! the heat would kill 
a Madras cooly. Why, in our hottest months at Bangalore 
(India) w r e experience scarcely anything equal to what the 
last week has been. My time is getting short; I expect to 
return to India in August.” With all our heart we say 
“ Bon voyage, to you and yours.” When far, far away, 
don’t quite forget us !—Ed. Yet. 
CASES BY MR. TOMBS, M.R.C.V.S., Stratford-on-Avon. 
To the Editor of “ The Veterinarian .” 
Sir, —The enclosed not being very common cases, I send 
them for publication in “ the Veterinarian.” 
I am, Sir, 
Yours respectfully. 
July 6th, 1852. 
Case I.— Gastritis and Constipation of the Bowels , caused by 
Eating an enormous quantity of Vetches and Split Beans . 
June 18 th 9 1852, at 8, p.m., I was requested to^ee a seven 
years’ old dray horse, belonging to the mayor of this town. 
I found him lying down at full length, with slight tension of 
