Letters between Frederick Smith and Fred Bullock, Secretary of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons [RCVS]. The main subject of discussion is Smith writing an article for the ‘Journal of Anatomy’ about the orbit and periorbita, which would eventually be titled ‘The Accessory Organs of Vision of the Horse’, with the assistance of Bullock and his wife Janet. Fred Bullock assists Smith by sending copies of articles and publications, writing to individuals on Smith’s behalf, translating and proofreading. Other major subjects of discussion include the RCVS dealing with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, calls for amendments to the RCVS Charter regarding unregistered practitioners and the Royal Veterinary College complaining about the RCVS’s monopoly on veterinary licensing. Other topics discussed include: Fred and Janet Bullock’s son, Wilfred; difficulties with Smith’s publishers Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, regarding sales and royalties; reviews of Smith’s publications; Bullock’s work at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and Smith’s efforts to progress Bullock’s career; Smith writing an autobiography and leaving his papers and artwork to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons library; the veterinary profession, literature and education.

1 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 12 Jan 1921

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2 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 15 Jan 1921

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3 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Feb 1921

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4 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 20 Feb 1921

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5 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 6 Mar 1921

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6– Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 9 Mar 1921

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7– Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 20 Mar 1921

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8 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Fred Bullock, 21 Mar 1921

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9 – Letter to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 25 Mar 1921

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10 – Postcard to Fred Bullock from Frederick Smith, 24 Apr 1921

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