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Paper, Account of John Douglas' book 'Mortifications, and of the surprising effect of the bark in putting a stop to their progress etc' by James Douglas

Reference number: CLP/22ii/58

Date: 18th century

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Book on 'Mortifications' is by John Douglas, and account or summary of it is by James Douglas (his brother). Discusses surgery and cures for gangrene. Book is dedicated to Ambrose Dickins and Claudius [Claude] Amyand.

Subject: Medicine

Reference number
CLP/22ii/58
Earliest possible date
18th century
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
12 pages
Format
Manuscript

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James Douglas

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John Douglas

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James Douglas, John Douglas, Paper, Account of John Douglas' book 'Mortifications, and of the surprising effect of the bark in putting a stop to their progress etc' by James Douglas, 18th century, CLP/22ii/58, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_22ii_58/paper-account-of-john-douglas-book-mortifications-and-of-the-surprising-effect-of-the-bark-in-putting-a-stop-to-their-progress-etc-by-james-douglas, accessed on 12 December 2025

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