Inscribed "Miss Anna A. Reed. from her friend & pastor John Cotton Smith. Baptized Jan 8th 1860. The first child under my ministry in the Church of the Ascension, New York. J. C. S."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-247) and index.
Contents: Samuel Bard: the first presidential physician -- The pillars of the profession: presidential physicians, 1812-1865 -- The military steps in, part I: the early days, 1823-1865…
2 volumes in 1. 2nd volume begins after p. 185 with separate title page: The Westminster Assembly's Shorter catechism explained, by way of question and answer. Part 2. Of the duty which God requires of man.