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186 his books, but my original order, which he had filed, and a copy of which I enclose. I also found, on referring to the numerous prescriptions which I wrote for Mrs. Maclean, and which were made up by Mr. Squire, that not one of them contains Hydrocyanic acid. These facts can be verified by any one who may take the trouble to examine Mr. Squire's books.

"I have only to add that no person knew better than myself, the estimable qualities, generous feelings and exalted virtues of Mrs. Maclean; none can more deeply lament the irreparable loss which not only her friends, but society, has sustained by her death. "I have the honour to remain, "Your humble servant, ""

Subjoined is a correct list of the contents of the medicine chest which in her letter to Mrs. Thomson, written five days before the fatal morning, L. E. L. pronounced to be "invaluable."

It is certain then, that Prussic acid was not in her medicine chest, and that she never procured any through Dr. Thomson. If ever it was in her