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Leather. Contents listed on HMS card but probably displayed in one of the cases.  Includes:  Forceps (interlocking for living child) Saw for symphysis splitting (symphysiotomy)  Fenestrated lever type instrument  CROCHET HOOK + finger attachment…

stamped "Kennedy"

Note from CT Mutual Life 06/26/1926, Kit properly of a Dr. Avery (HMS member): "At close of Civil War, Dr. Avery was on duty in New Orleans, from whence he came to Hartford."

Note: The term "United States" was by resolution of Congress, substituted in all commissions and official papers for that of "United Colonies" on September 9th, 1776

- Toner pp 19.