Doctor Thomson vindicated. Or, cursory reflections on The case of the Rt. Hon. Thomas Winnington, Esq / lately published by Dr. Thomson; and the letters in answer to him, by Campbell, Douglas, Dowman, &c. Addressed to a Member of Parliament. [Anon].

Date:: 1746

Credit: Doctor Thomson vindicated. Or, cursory reflections on The case of the Rt. Hon. Thomas Winnington, Esq / lately published by Dr. Thomson; and the letters in answer to him, by Campbell, Douglas, Dowman, &c. Addressed to a Member of Parliament. [Anon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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