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  <dc:title>Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from William Cullen to George Skene</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Letter from William Cullen, Edinburgh to George Skene in which he discusses a case of hydarthrus; he complained to [David] Skene about George's ambiguity of opinion and throwing the decision and consequences upon him; he cannot easily be reconciled to amputation as it would be hazardous in the current situation with few benefits - if the boy's life is threatened by the abscess, amputation would not save it; he suggests medicines and treatments that may be employed , 18 April 1769.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>18 April 1769</dc:date>
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