Carter, William (1714- )

Medical cases. The 3 ll. at the beginning, containing a 'Morborum Index', seem to have been inserted later, and it is continued on the last two leaves. Written partly in Latin, and partly in English. The label pasted on the spine is damaged, and reads: 'Medical cases of Kentish period by Wm. Carter M.D.' At the head of the first leaf of text: 'Wm. Carter M.B. Coll. Oriel: Oxon. Socius 1756.'

1756-1785

1 volume 3 ll. + 310 ll. folio. 30 x 19 cm. Original calf-gilt binding, worn.

Purchased 1929.

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).

Inside the upper cover: 'Edward Scudamore. M.D. 1833. purchased at Mr. George Carter's Sale'. Added below, in pencil: 'The Son of William Carter.'