Letter to Charles Shrimpton, M. D.

Dated May 19, 1862

Page 3 of 5


pyaemic condition is
more manifest than
in London where it is
less manifest. And
generally the need of
many serious surgical
operations presupposes
the existence of
Pyaemia.
The question is
one quite distinct
from Pyaemia after
operations, where the
additional shock
may perhaps have
led to the disease.
Even this is doubtful,
unless we add to it
bad sanitary conditions


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