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             12th DECEMBER 18.   The Librarian, <lb/>Hunterian Museum, <lb/>Glasgow.   Dear Sir,   I am requested to ask whether you will be so kind <lb/>as to let me have, for the use of this Library, a copy of <lb/>the Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Hunterian Museum <lb/>which was published in the year 1908. I have been asked <lb/>for this catalogue several times recently and I shall <lb/>feel greatly indebted to you if you can let me have a <lb/>copy. The Registrar of the College (Dr. Kirkpatrick) <lb/>has asked me to forward you a copy of his work on the <lb/>history of the School of Physic in Ireland for the use of <lb/>your Library.   I am, dear Sir, <lb/>Yours faithfully,  <lb/>Librarian, R.C.P.I.
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