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.