Abstract
Dr. Busey has long been known as one of Washington's literary physicians; a fluent writer, and an eloquent speaker. His long identification with the medical work of the District, and his extensive acquaintance, enable him to speak on these topics with<i>ex-cathedra</i>utterance. His reminiscences of early life in Washington are interesting, not only to those whose lot is cast in the Capital City, but as well to young practitioners everywhere. His account is sometimes amusing: " The prescribed fee for each visit was one dollar. Many times the bill was settled with a fraction, and often a small fraction of the amount, in fact the beginner took whatever he could get, and was glad to receive such portion, however large or small the bill might be." Those who now see the beautiful city with the decorative effects that forty years fostering care by Congress has created, can scarcely realize what
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