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The Enigma of Johnnie “Notions” Williamson

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Keywords

  1. Johnnie “Notions” Williamson
  2. variolation
  3. Shetland Isles

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I D Conacher

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Correspondence to: Dr I D Conacher FFARCS MD FRCP (Ed.), Consultant Anaesthetist, Aldham House, Barmoor Lane, Ryton, Tyne and Wear NE40 3AN, UK (E-mail: [email protected])

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