Two introductory lectures: handwritten bound draft, 1764-1783.

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Two introductory lectures: handwritten bound draft, 1764-1783.

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This is a bound handwritten draft of Dr. Hunter's "Two introductory lectures, delivered by Dr. William Hunter, to his last course of anatomical lectures..." which was published in 1784. With the lectures are three other items all related to Dr. Hunter's desire to build a museum and school of anatomy in London; these include: a handwritten copy of Hunter's request for land in London, 1764 (this is separate from the volume); a letter by Hunter to Prime Minister George Grenville; and a handwritten manuscript that was given to the "King by Mr. Hawkins" (the last two items are at the end of the volume).

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Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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