I have observed after death the most extensive disorganization of the structures of the stump, when during life there was but little swelling of the part, and the patient was apparently doing well.

I endeavored to impress upon the medical officers the view that in this disease treatment was almost useless, without an abundant supply of pure, fresh air, nutritious food, and tonics and stimulants.

Such changes, however, as would allow of the isolation of the cases of hospital gangrene appeared to be out of the power of the medical officers.
8th.

The gangrenous mass was without true pus, and consisted chiefly of broken-down, disorganized structures.

The reaction of the gangrenous matter in certain stages was alkaline.
9th.