The state of the dispute : holograph, 1767-68.

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The state of the dispute : holograph, 1767-68.

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Manuscript; apparently Hewson's rough draft of the major portion of his: Appendix, relating to the discovery of the lymphatic system in birds, fish, and the animals called amphibious. Being a vindication of the author's right to these discoveries, in opposition to the claim of Dr. Alexander Monro. ... This manuscript begins with the 3d paragraph of the version printed as Appendix [etc.] (p. 159-218) of his Experimental inquiries, part the second. ... London, 1774. Text altered in the printed version. Both manuscript and text begin with a discussion of priority (Hewson vs. Monro) in proposing a procedure for paracentesis of the thorax.

[32] p. 39 cm.

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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Hewson, William, 1739-1774

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Physician Joseph Carson taught medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The College of Philadelphia's Medical School, founded in 1765, became known as the University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Medicine In 1779. From the guide to the Joseph Carson letters, 1789-1858, 1789-1858, (American Philosophical Society) ...

Monro, Alexander, 1733-1817

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Scots anatomist. From the description of Notes from lectures delivered by Alex. Monro, 1795-1796 : Edinburgh / taken by F.A. Murray. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 31976126 Professor of Anatomy and Surgery at the University of Edinburgh, serving at first jointly with his father, Alexander Monro (1697-1767), beginning in 1755. Shortly later he went to London to further his studies. In 1757 he returned to Edinburgh to assist with lectures during an illness of his fathe...