(Charles Aston, 1793-1849, F.R.S., Surgeon to Prince Albert, one of the first to use ether)
Autograph Testimonial Signed for Dr Horatio Goodday, 1807-1879,
saying he has passed a long period at Guy's Hospital and acquired sound & extensive professional information appropriate to the duties of Surgeon to a district under the Poor law bill, 1 side 4to., St. Helen's Place, 23rd October
On the verso is a further testimonial from J. Callaway of Guy's, 22nd October 1835. Goodday published 'Prophylaxis for the Million: or the Prevention of Disease and Dropsy' in 1858, 'The Sabbath: the first Sanitary Agent', 2nd ed. 1860, and 'Hooping Cough: its Proper Teatment', in 1861.