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1 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 12 Jan 1921

12th January 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: election of Council members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; errors in 'Veterinary Physiology'; Smith asked to be a Fellowship Examiner for Physiology; examinations; Smith writing his autobiography; the War Office; College Calendar; Smith's shoulder pain.

2 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 15 Jan 1921

15th January 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: the publishers Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, and errors in the printing of 'Veterinary Physiology'; Smith accepting the role of Fellowship Examiner for Physiology for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; Smith writing an autobiography; the Finance Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society of England; Grenhall[?];...

3 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Feb 1921

9th February 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: writing to Hobday; the 'British Medical Journal'; a veterinary surgeon named 'Barling'; rare book dealers; Smith writing his autobiography; dissection of the eye; students at the Royal Veterinary College; illness of Bullock's wife Janet;...

4 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 20 Feb 1921

20th February 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: a veterinary surgeon named Barling; Royal Agricultural Society of England elections; Smith subscribing to 'British Medical Journal'; article about the British Medical Association and draft Regulation of the Dangerous Drugs Act; vaccination against the common cold and bronchitis; reviews of Smith's 'Veterinary Physiology'; 'Veterinary Record'; H & W Brown publishers; health of Janet and Wilfred Bullock; ...

5 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 6 Mar 1921

6th March 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: writing a letter to 'The Times'; the 'American Veterinary Medical Association Journal'; 'Veterinary History of the War in South Africa'; Dr Charles Singer; Smith writing an article about the anatomy of the eye; the Library of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;...

6– Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Mar 1921

9th March 1921

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Smith writes regarding his past trouble with housemaids. He also asks for Bullock's help with writing a letter to 'The Times'.

7– Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 20 Mar 1921

20th March 1921

Smith writes about various subjects including: letter about Dalrymple Hay sent to 'The Times'; Janet and Wilfred Bullock going to Dundee; unveiling ceremony [of the Library of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons?]; Burroughs Wellcome; vaccines; 'The Importance of Professional History' and the rise in historical research; Smith stopped writing his autobiography; Dr Charles Singer;...

8 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 21 Mar 1921

21st March 1921

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Bullock writes regarding a list of books for sale from a retired veterinary surgeon. Bullock also mentions the books held in Wallis Hoare's Library. He mentions that the periodical Smith is looking for may be 'The Centaur'. Bullock also writes about the Dangerous Drugs Regulations with regard to medical and recreational use...

9 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 25 Mar 1921

25th March 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: the lists of books which Bullock sent in his letter; old books for the Library at Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; book by Delebere Blaine; 'Veterinary Abstracts' and 'Veterinary Transactions';...

10 – Postcard to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 24 Apr 1921

24th April 1921

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Smith writes regarding reviews of 'Veterinary Physiology' in the 'Journal of Comparative Pathology' and 'Revue Generale de Med Veter'. He also mentions the library of Wallis Hoare and the journal 'The Centaur'...

11 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 22 Chapel Park Road, 1 May 1921

1st May 1921

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Smith writes about various subjects including: reviews of 'Veterinary Physiology'; sources at Guildhall; Bullock's health and workload; writing by Gabriel Colin on arterial blood pressure; writing article about the anatomy of the eye of the horse;...

12 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 10 Jun 1921

10th June 1921

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Smith writes regarding an enquiry he has about the anatomy of the eye in relation to the skull. He mentions that his research has focused on the orbit muscles and nerves. Smith also mentions Hobday, and his contributions to Smith's work...

13 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 13 Jun 1921

13th June 1921

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Bullock writes to answer Smith's request in his previous letter, regarding measurements of the eye socket in the skull of a horse. He also mentions issues with article names in the 'Veterinary Journal', and a recent meeting [of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons?] in Edinburgh...

14 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith,16 Jun 1921

16th June 1921

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Smith writes to thank Bullock for his help with measuring the eye socket in the skull of a horse. He also mentions his publishers Bailliere, Tindall and Cox, and issues with royalty payments...

15 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 18 Jun 1921

18th June 1921

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Smith writes regarding an invitation to represent the Army Veterinary Corps at the [Second Congress of the History of Medicine] in Paris, France. Smith mentions that his wife has recently left for South Africa...

Vegetius, – “Artis veterinariae, sive Mulomedicinae libri quatuor, iam primum typis in lucem aedii. Opus sane in rebus medicis minime...

31st January 1528

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Contents Include: Artis veterinariae, sive Mulomedicinae libri quatuor, iam primum typis in lucem aedii.Opus sane in rebus medicis minime aspernandum; Illustrissimo Principi Ferdinando Regi Hungaria, Bohemiae &c [Illustrious Prince, King Ferdinand of Hungary, Bohemia etc.]; Epistola Dedicatoria. Serenissimo Ac Ilustrissimo Principi D. Ferdinando, Regi Hugariae, Bohemiae, Archiduci Austriae, Duci Burgandiae, &c. Domino… Epistola Dedicatoria [Letter Dedication];...

Spackman, Thomas – “Of The Madde Dogge…” (1613)

8th February 1613

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"Of The Madde Dogge: together with the Cure of those most dangerous wounds and fearefull accidents, hapning to man and beast through their bitings." Published 1613

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Appendix (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Section I. Of the Generation of Animals.: The Preface, Section I. Of the Generation of Animals.: Chap. I. Of the Vegetation of Seeds, particularly of a Wheat-corn, Section I. Of the Generation of Animals.: Chap. II. Of the first rudiment of an Egg, and what way it passes to the…, Section I. Of the Generation of Animals.: Chap. III. By what means and degrees a Chicken is formed out of an Egg...

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Book 5 (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Book V. Of the Bones, Chap. I. Of the nature, definition, differences and parts of the Bones, Chap. II. Of the Sutures or Seams of the Head, Chap. III. Of the proper Bones of the Skull, Chap. IV. Of the Bones common to the Skull and upper Jaw, Chap. V. Of the Jaw-bones and their Parts...

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Book 4 (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Chap. I. Containeth a description of the several sorts of Flesh, and an Apology for not expressing the Muscles so particularly in Figures as I have done other Parts of the Body, Chap. II. Of the Muscles of the Eye-lids, Chap. III. Of the Muscles of the Eye, Chap. IV. Of the Muscles of the Nose, Chap. V. Of the Muscles of the Lips and Cheeks...

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Book 3 (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Chap. I. Of the Head and Animal Part's contained therein, Chap. II. Of the Brain in general, Chap. III. Of the several Parts of the Brain, viz. that which is strictly called the Brain, the Cerebellum or After-brain, and the Spinal Marrow, Chap. IV . Of the Spinal Marrow contained within and without the Skull.

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Book 2 (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Chap. I. Of the investing and circumscribing Parts of the Chest, Chap. II. Of the Muscles of the Middle Venter or Chest, called the Intercostal Muscles, Chap. III. Of the Pleura, or Coat which invests or lines the Ribs on the Inside, Chap. IV. Of the Midriff or Diaphragm...

Snape, Andrew – “The Anatomy of an Horse” Book 1 (1683)

31st December 1683

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Chapters include: Chap. I. Of the Parts investing the whole Body, and first of the Hair, Chap. II. Of the Cuticle or Scarf-skin, Chap. III. Of the Cutis or true Skin, Chap. IV. Of the fleshy Pannicle, Chap. V. Of the Fat, and the Common Membrane of the Muscles...

Vegetius Renatus, – “Of the Distemper of Horses, and of the Art of Curing them: as also of the Diseases...

31st January 1748

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Contents Include: Translator's Preface; Index of the Chapters. Book First; Index of the Chapters. Book Second; Index of the Chapters. Book Third; Index of the Chapters. Book Fourth; Original Words frequently used in this Translations; The Preface; Book I. Chapter I. Of the Signs whereby the Sickness of Animals may be known...

Bridges, Jeremiah, ‘No Foot, No Horse: An Essay on the Anatomy of the Foot of that Noble and Useful Animal...

31st December 1752

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Chapters include: Treatise on the Feet of a Horse: Part I, Chap I - Of a Horse's Feet, and the Parts which compose them., Treatise on the Feet of a Horse: Part I, Chap II - Of the Use of the Parts of a Horse's Feet, in the same Order, as recited in the forgoing Chapter., Treatise on the Feet of a Horse: Part I, Chap III - Remarks on the Various Kinds of Feet and Hoofs met with in Horses, Treatise on the Feet of a Horse: Part I, Chap IV..

Snape, Edward – “A Muscular Preparation of an Horse” (1778)

31st December 1778

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St.Bel, Charles Vial de – “Plan for establishing an institution to cultivate and teach veterinary medicine” (19, Mar 1790)

19th March 1790

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Excerpt: The general affluence of all orders of people in England, and the universal ardour for improving arts and perfecting institutions, by means of which, the interests of mankind at large have been eminently served, and the stock of human knowledge almost incredibly extended. In reverting to these establishments, we may discern the efficacy of opulence and patriotism uniting for the public service;...

Coleman, Edward – “Instructions for the Use of Farriers Attached to the British Cavalry and to the Honourable Board of...

31st December 1796

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Chapters include: Instructions for the Use of Farriers in Regiments of Cavalry, Inflammation of the Eyes, Inflammation of the Chest...

Townson, Robert – “Tracts and Observations in Natural History and Physiology” (1799)

31st December 1799

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Chapters include: Physiological Observations on the Amphibia - Dissertation the First on Respiration, Anatomy of the Instruments of Respiration, On the Absorption of the Amphibia...

Boardman, Thomas – “A Dictionary of the Veterinary Art &c.” (1805)

31st December 1805

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