Archive for category: Smith’s Correspondence, 1920

Letters between Frederick Smith and Fred Bullock, Secretary of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons [RCVS]. The main subject of discussion is editing of the fifth edition of Smith’s book ‘A Manual of Veterinary Physiology’ carried out by Smith, with the assistance of Bullock and his wife Janet. Fred Bullock assists Smith by sending copies of articles and publications, writing to individuals on Smith’s behalf, and proofreading. Other topics discussed include: Fred and Janet Bullock’s son, Wilfred; difficulties with Smith’s publishers Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, and H & W Brown regarding royalties, rights and lack of communication; review of Smith’s publications; Fred Bullock’s failed application for the post of Assistant Secretary at the Royal Society; Bullock’s work at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and Smith’s efforts to progress Bullock’s career; the Veterinary Surgeons 1881 Amendment Act; Smith leaving his papers to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons library; the veterinary profession, literature and education.

15 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 7 Mar 1920

7th March 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: rewriting the chapter on the muscular system for 'Veterinary Physiology; writing a review of 'Physiology of Farm Animals' by T B Wood and F H A Marshall; Cambridge School of Agriculture; 'Discovery' journal[?]; English attitude to science; writing paper; Veterinary Surgeons Act 1881 Amendment Act 1920; existing unqualified practioners; Hobday acquiring a photograph of Gabriel Colin[?]; review of 'Veterinary History of the War in South Africa'; ...

14 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 29 Feb 1920

29th February 1920

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Smith writes regarding his struggle to understand the term 'tonus' and the article 'Postural activity of muscle and nerve' by C S Sherrington, from the journal 'Brain'. Smith also mentions a catalogue of veterinary manuscripts collected by Dr Charles Singer, copied out for Smith by Janet Bullock [catalogued at FS/1/1/2/12]; writing a review of 'Physiology of Farm Animals' by T B Wood and F H A Marshall; the veterinary school at Cambridge; typewriting paper; 'Edinburgh Review' article on Stephen Hales...

13 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 26 Feb 1920

26th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: purchasing article on muscle tone by Sherrington in 'Brain' journal; literature on physiology; letter from Mrs Singer [Dorothea Waley Singer]; writing a review of 'Physiology of Farm Animals' by T B Wood and F H A Marshall...

12 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 24 Feb 1920

24th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: Bullock's help with writing about muscle tone for 'Veterinary Physiology'; the Bullocks' meeting with Dr Charles Singer and his wife Dorothea Waley Singer; Royal Society of Medicine; injury of Sir John M'Fadyean; physiological works by W M Bayliss; Gabriel Colin and the Alfort Veterinary School,...

11 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 22 Feb 1920

22nd February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: anthracite stoves; Janet Bullock reviewing Marshall; Smith making arrangements for after his death; progress of Bullock's son Wilfred; Dr [Charles?] Singer and his wife, Dorothea Waley Singer; Royal Society of Medicine[?]; rewriting chapter on animal heat for 'Veterinary Physiology'; literature on veterinary physiology; article on Reverend Stephen Hales in 'Edinburgh Review'...

10 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 19 Feb 1920

19th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: health of Bullock's son Wilfred; Bullock and his wife Janet meeting Mrs Singer [Dorothea Waley Singer?]; Janet editing Smith's work; rewriting the chapter on the muscular system for 'Veterinary Physiology'; reviewing work by Marshall; O C Bradley's 'The Limbs of the Horse'...

9 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 15 Feb 1920

15th February 1920

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Smith writes regarding Bullock's son Wilfred being ill. He also mentions O C Bradley's book 'The Limbs of the Horse', and an article in the Edinburgh Review regarding [Reverend Stephen?] Hales; Janet Bullock reviewing Marshall; sales of veterinary literature in Britain; Dr Edwin Deller[?]; veterinary literature by Bracken and Mascall added to collection of the Library at Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;...

8 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 11 Feb 1920

11th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: reviewing work of Wood & Marshall; Bailliere, Tindall & Cox publishers; work by [O.C.] Bradley; rewriting the chapter on the muscular system for 'Veterinary Physiology'. Enclosures are mentioned, but not found at time of cataloguing.

7 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Feb 1920

9th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: rewriting the chapter on the muscular system for 'Veterinary Physiology'; work by Gervase Markham at auction; Bullock awarded the Nichan Iftikhar honour by Tunisia; Mrs Singer, [Dorothea Waley Singer]; publishers H & W Brown...

6 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 4 Feb 1920

4th February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: articles in the 'British Medical Journal' and 'Edinburgh Review'; Reverend Stephen Hales; Markham's 'Faithfull Farrier'; reviews of Smith's 'Early History of Veterinary Literature'; Museum of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;...

5 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 1 Feb 1920

1st February 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: publishers Bailliere, Tindall & Cox; article from 'The Morning Post'; Smith advising Bullock not to purchase a work by Caracciolo unless he can afford it; payment of subscriptions to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; Bullock's house; proofreading Smith's 'Veterinary Physiology'; ...

4 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 27 Jan 1920

27th January 1920

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Smith writes regarding Bullock's unsuccessful application for the role of Assistant Secretary at the Royal Society. He also mentions Bullock purchasing a house, and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Library moving premises.

3 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 8 Jan 1920

8th January 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: acquisition of 2nd edition of Blundeville book by the Library of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; items missing from the Library, and destruction of material by Bullock's predecessor; 'Veterinary Physiology'; Smith leaving his books and papers to the College; Bullock's wife Janet and Mrs Singer [Dorothea Waley Singer] ...

2 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 4 Jan 1920

4th January 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: Bullock applying for post as Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; vitamins; rewriting chapter on nutrition in 'Veterinary Physiology'; publishers H & W Brown; 'Veterinary Review' journal; abbreviation of names;...

1 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 2 Jan 1920

2nd January 1920

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Smith writes about various subjects including: Bullock applying for post as Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society, contact with Sir John M'Fadyean for a testimonial, and Smith writing to W B Hardy not Dr H K Anderson in support of Bullock; 'British Medical Journal';...