Letter by Dr. Letheby, in reply to the report of Dr. Hofmann and Dr. Frankland, on a communication from him respecting the empoisonment of the Thames with arsenical perchloride of iron.

  • Letheby, H. (Henry), 1816-1876.
Date:
1860
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Credit: Letter by Dr. Letheby, in reply to the report of Dr. Hofmann and Dr. Frankland, on a communication from him respecting the empoisonment of the Thames with arsenical perchloride of iron. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    BY DR. LETHEBY, IN REPLY TO THE REPORT OF DR. HOFMANN AND DR. FRANKLAND, ON A COMMUNICATION FROM HIM RESPECTING THE EMPOISONMENT OF THE THAMES, ■WITH ARSENICAL PEECHLOEIDE OF IRON. 41, FiNSBURY Square, Juli/ 26th, 1860. To THE Chairman and Members of the Metropolitan Board of Works. Gentlemen, I liav€ just received a printed copy of a lleport by Dr, Hofmann and Dr. Frankland, on a communication from me with reference to the quantity of arsenic in perchloride of iron; and as the Report reflects in some degree on my skill and judgment in the matter, and is, moreover, calcu-