76 CONSERVATOR OF SURGEONS’ MUSEUM [oh. iy. 
clean. He had them thoroughly cleaned and 
otherwise put into a satisfactory condition, and 
re-arranged the whole collection, re-labelling every 
article. The labelling of 4000 articles was of itself 
a most laborious undertaking, occupying many 
months. Almost all the labour, except the actual 
cleaning and the manual work of transport to the 
new hall, was done by his own hands. In one of 
his most interesting reports to the Curators — 
interesting as throwing light on the capacity and 
character of the man — he says that he must 
practically do all the work himself, “ as no benefit 
would be derived from the interference of others.” 
The labels in his own neat handwriting are still 
to be seen attached to many of the preparations, 
which remain in the order in which they were left 
by him. 
During the year 1832 the removal and re¬ 
arrangement were completed; and the College, it 
is believed, recognises to this day the work then 
done, as of permanent value to the Museum—the 
system of arrangement adopted by MacGillivray 
being still adhered to. 
The work thus accomplished by him was 
specially acknowledged by the College in terms 
that leave no room for doubt as to its efficiency 
and value, as appears from many of its minutes. 
In one, dated 2nd August 1832, it is recorded 
that 
“ Mr Wood said there could be but one opinion 
