This is an expository address to John Ranby, prompted by his treatise on gunshot wounds and his narrative of the Earl of Orford's last illness. It provides a unique insight into medical debates and practices during the 18th century. The text offers valuable perspectives on surgical techniques, patient care, and the professional dynamics of the medical community in that era. This anonymous work sheds light on the controversies surrounding medical treatments and diagnoses of the time, particularly those concerning prominent figures like the Earl of Orford. The address serves as a historical document reflecting the state of medical knowledge and the challenges faced by practitioners in the 1700s.
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