Testimonials in favour of Charles Wilson, M.D.

Date:
[1857]
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Credit: Testimonials in favour of Charles Wilson, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    f % TESTIMONIALS IN FAVOUR OF CHARLES WILSON, M l). i. From Edward H. Sieveking, M.D., F.R.C.P.L., Physician to the late Duke of Cambridge, to St Marys Hospital, and Lecturer on Materia Medica, Editor of the British and Foreign Medico- Chirurgical Review. As Editor of the British and Foreign Medico-Chirurgical Review, I have had the advantage of frequent intercourse with Dr Charles Wilson, commenced upon the basis of the reputa¬ tion which he had previously established for himself as a man of science and as a literary character. Dr Wilson has contributed two articles to the British and Foreign Medico-Chirurgical Review, which show the extent of his knowledge and the critical powers of his mind ; powers, I may be permitted to say, above the average of highly edu¬ cated physicians, and of a character indicating a capability of appreciating the phases and tendencies of other intellects, without impairment of its own individuality. The first article alluded to, is entitled u The Structure and Functions of the Spinal Cord,” and is calculated to show that the author, not only fully understands the subject with which he deals, but brings an original and philosophical habit of mind to bear upon it. In the second article, a review of Dr Simpson’s pamphlet, entitled u Was the Roman Army provided with Medical Officers?” the author shows, in addition to the qualities previously adverted to, an intimate acquaint-