[6] We ought to render homage to the zeal and noble devotion which enabled the celebrated Larrey to surmount all the difficulties of his position to preserve the body of a companion in arms.
[7] The deuto-chloride of mercury, like the salts of copper, arsenic, iron, &c., are decomposed by gelatine, forming a new imputrescible compound. The preservation is much more sure if a large quantity of alcohol is used in drying the corpse.
[K] When we visited and gave an accurate examination of the numerous embalmed objects in M. Gannal’s museum, we did not observe any specimens that had been finished long enough to dry, displaying such perfection as that here stated.—Tr.
[L] A composition of papier maché, with which Dr. Azoux has so beautifully represented anatomical subjects.—Tr.
[8] The subjects prepared by M. Azoux, are however, more proper to facilitate and extend the study of anatomy; they are far superior to dried objects. It is desirable that every amphitheatre should possess one of these subjects.
[9] These details on maceration and corrosion, are extracted from a work full of interest of Professor Dumèril: Essay on the means of perfecting and extending the anatomical art.—(Paris, 1803.)
[M] Paintings where colours are employed diluted with water or gum.—Tr.
[10] There are some specimens in the museum of Natural History prepared by this process.
[11] M. Dumèril, work cited.
[12] See Bulletin des Sciences, by the Philomatic Society, Vol. 3, 6th year, No. 3.