| Citation | Dr William Balfour, Physician in Edinburgh-, Author of a Treatise on Rheumatism-, of Observations on Adhesion with Cases, demonstratives of the practicability of reuniting parts that have been entirely separated from the living Body-, of a Case of Emphysema, from rupture of the Lungs, in Parturition, terminating successfully-, of a Case demonstrative of the practicability of reuniting wounds in a state of Suppuration, by a direct communication of vessels, without the intervention of granulations, or new substance,- and of an Essay in Gout, exhibiting a new and successful mode of Treatment, by Compression and Percussion; being desirous of becoming a Member of- the Royal Society-. We the undersigned do of our personal knowledge recommend him as well qualified for, and deserving the honour of, admission, and, as likely to become an useful and active member |