1364. JOHN ABERNETHY (1764-1831) British physician who believed diseases were frequently the results of disordered states of the digestive organs, and were to be treated by purging and attention to diet. Lot of two items includes the conclusion of an A.L.S. mentioning the "unfortunate & distressing case of Mrs. L", with a manuscript prescription on a 12mo sheet, [n.p., n.d.], with his name penned in another hand at bottom. Two pieces. $75-100