A Case of Carbolic Acid Poisoning
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on a toilet-table in the room. The man had evidently taken the poison with intent to commit suicide. On taking the drink he made for his bed, but before he could reach it lie fell down, collapsed, and expired. 'Ihat death was due to shock would be evident from the following post-mortem report, which has beeu very kindly supplied to me by Dr. J. S. Calvert, Civil Surgeon, who examined the body. Body of a well-developed, well nourished
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