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1 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Feb 1913

9th February 1913

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Smith writes about various research subjects including: the first part of 'Early History of Veterinary Literature' going to press; his lecture and article 'The Loss of Horses in War'; questioning whether to continue his annual subscription to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;...

2 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 11 Feb 1913

11th February 1913

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Bullock writes about the results of his research at the British Museum, on behalf of Smith. He encloses several pages of notes (some in Latin) from the works of Fabricius' 'Bibliotheca Graeca' relating to 'Hippiatrica'...

3 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 11 Feb 1913

11th February 1913

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Smith writes about various subjects including: researching the date of death of [Charles Frederic?] Heusinger; Encyclopeadia Britannica[?]; the works of Suidas the Historian [Suda]; and 'The Cambridge Medieval History';...

4 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 12 Feb 1913

12th February 1913

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Smith writes to thank Bullock for notes on Fabricius and 'Hippiatrica', and for information about [Charles Frederic?] Heusinger. Smith mentions the works of Amoreux, Gryneus and Ruellius [Jean Ruel].

5 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 13 Feb 1913

13th February 1913

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Bullock writes about various research subjects including: 'Hippiatrica' and its editions and translations; the works of Fabricius, Amoreux, Montfaucon, Heusinger and Suidas the Historian [Suda]; the Huzard Library...

6 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 13 Feb 1913

13th February 1913

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Smith writes about various subjects including: researching the works of Monfaucon at the British Museum; manuscripts by Amoreux held at the Huzard Library; Sloane 745 manuscripts of 'Hippiatrica' at the British Museum...

7 – Partial letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 16 Feb 1913

16th February 1913

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Smith writes about various research subjects including: John Pearson's preface to Hierocles; the work of Leon Moule; the library of Sir Thomas Phillips; the Jean Masse edition of 'Hippiatrica'...

8 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 19 Feb 1913

19th February 1913

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Smith writes about various subjects including: researching the works of Ammianus Marcellinus; sending articles to the printers; and visiting the library of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to view the first edition...

9 – Postcard to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 20 Feb 1913

20th February 1913

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Bullock writes about the results of his research into the 'Hippiatrica' translation by Jean Masse, and works about 'Hippiatrica' by Montfaucon.

10 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 25 Feb 1913

25th February 1913

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Smith writes about various research subjects including: various codices of 'Hippiatrica', listed in Montfaucon; Isaac Voss library in Leyden [Leiden, The Netherlands]; Sloane 745 manuscript at the British Museum; Henri Omont's catalogue...

11 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 26 Feb 1913

26th February 1913

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Bullock writes about the results of his research on behalf of Smith. Subjects include the manuscripts held in the Vatican and those of San Germanensis and Cardinal Radulphus; the Library of Isaac Voss [Vossius]; the works of Montfaucon and Ruffus;...

12 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 26 Feb 1913

26th February 1913

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Smith writes about various subjects including: works by Jean Masse, Leon Moule, Ruellius [Jean Ruel], and Gryneus relating to 'Hippiatrica'; the works of B E M Miller and Charles Victor Daremberg.

13 – Postcard to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 27 Feb 1913

27th February 1913

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Bullock writes about the results of his research in various editions and translations of 'Hippiatrica', including works by Baranski, Jean Masse, Ruellius [Jean Ruel], Gryneus; and a catalogue of Greek manuscripts held at the...

14 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 3 Mar 1913

3rd March 1913

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Smith writes about various subjects including: the works of Suidas the Historian [Suda], Fabricius, Apsyrtus; wars between Sarmatians, Goths, Scythians and Roman Empire during 5th and 4th centuries BC; Smith's 'Early History of Veterinary Literature';...

15 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 4 Mar 1913

4th March 1913

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Bullock writes about various subjects including: the works of Suidas the Historian [Suda], Fabricius, Apsyrtus; wars between Sarmatians, Goths, Scythians and Roman Empire during 5th and 4th centuries BC; contacting Leon Moule regarding his publications; the Huzard Library at Alfort...

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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