Sir,

During the past three months the Committee of this Society have been engaged in investigations relating to the present practice of Vivisection in the United Kingdom, and they have at length determined to introduce into Parliament a Bill designed to limit that practice.¹

Before taking such step they are very anxious to confer with eminent medical men, many of whom they are informed are willing to join them in promoting a legislative measure: and they have therefore resolved to invite several of such gentlemen to attend a meeting of the Committee to be held next Wednesday, May 5th. 1875, at three o’clock in the afternoon, when the noble President² will take the chair, and the provisions of the Committee’s Bill will be read and finally discussed.

The Committee trust that you will do them the favour to be present on such occasion, which has been arranged not only in courtesy but in justice to the high and honourable profession of which you are a distinguished member.

I am, Sir, | Your obedient Servant, | Jno Colam³ | Secretary