An inaugural dissertation, on the chemical and medical properties of the persimmon tree, and the analysis of astringent vegetables; submitted to the examination of the Revd. John Ewing, S.T.P. provost; the trustees and medical professors, of the University of Pennsylvania; for the degree of Doctor of Medicine. / By James Woodhouse, A.M. honorary member of the American and Philadelphia medical societies. ; [Two lines from Gray]

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Dedicated to Benjamin Rush. Letter of commendation, p. [4], signed: Benjamin Rush. May 3rd. 1792.