Letters to a sick friend, containing such observations as may render the use of remedies effectual towards the removal of sickness, and preservation of health / By J.M. [i.e. John Marlow].

  • Marlow, John, 1648-1695
Date:
1682
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Credit: Letters to a sick friend, containing such observations as may render the use of remedies effectual towards the removal of sickness, and preservation of health / By J.M. [i.e. John Marlow]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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