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Testimony of Dr Bormand in the case of James Bruce vs Dr R.A. Bell

Louisville June 29, 1867

Being duly sworn deposes as follows,

Q.R. What is your name, Age, and occupation
A. R.R.S. Bormond M.D. Age 33, A.A. Surg. U.S.A.

Q State what you know of the drinking of Govt Whisky in the Hosp'l Bureau R.F. & A.L.
A At different times during the winter, during the lectures, sometimes before, sometimes after the lectures, the lecturer would come in and drink whisky. There was a considerable amount of whisky drank. They were personally invited by Dr Bell, or the Steward, or myself. Have known Dr Benson to drink when there were no lectures. In fact much whisky and alc was drank illegitimately.
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