Articles Transactions of Branches Br Med J 1865; 2 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.245.254 (Published 09 September 1865) Cite this as: Br Med J 1865;2:254 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Related articles Correction Corrections Published: 03 May 1969; Br Med J 2 doi:10.1136/bmj.2.5652.326