THOMAS JOSEPH PETTIGREW, F.R.S. F.S.A. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GÖTTINGEN,

SURGEON TO H. R. H. THE DUCHESS OF KENT,

TO THE ASYLUM FOR FEMALE ORPHANS,

Bedication.

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HUDSON GURNEY, ESQ. F.R.S. V.P.S.A.

&c. &c. &c.

MY DEAR SIR,

I eagerly embrace the opportunity afforded me by the publication of these pages on the Superstitions connected with the History of Medicine and Surgery, to inscribe them to one, whose varied information and powerful intellect qualify him to form so able a judgment on the subject. Had I not, however, equal assurance of the benevolent disposition of your mind as of your ability, I should fear the result of my boldness.

Whatever may be the opinion your knowledge of History and Antiquities may lead you to form of my little production, written amidst the interruptions of a professional life, it is extremely gratifying to me to have the opportunity of publicly recording with what regard and esteem,

I have the honour to be,

Your most faithful and obliged servant,

T. J. PETTIGREW.

Saville Row, Oct. 28, 1843.