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Ref NoDEP/HAJ/1/84
TitleLetter to James Hamilton from William Cameron, Calcutta, [Kolkata] [India]
Date6 Nov 1821
TermLaxative
Bloodletting
Description Of ItemHe had written previously telling Hamilton about medical practice in India. He has had a much wider general practice since returning to Calcutta due to the support of Dr Macwhirter to whom he was introduced by his cousin, Frank Cameron as they had studied together in Edinburgh. Macwhirter follows Hamilton's purgative treatment and favours blood letting. As Macwhirter intends to retire to Edinburgh. Cameron hopes Hamilton will meet him.
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