Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord

complaining of "a couple of Warts on the face for which I would thank you for an unguent - or Caustic - as they trouble the economy of my beard in shaving", and asking for news of "Col. B." and his family, 2 pages, 8vo, [Genoa], 12 April 1823, slight creasing

Byron's Letters and Journals: Volume 10, ed. Marchand (1980), p.147

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Dr James Alexander had studied at the University of Glasgow and had been a military surgeon at the Battle of Waterloo. He met Byron in Genoa when serving as medical attendant to Lord Berwick, British Minister at Turin, and saw him regularly in 1822-23. Although Byron looked to Alexander for medical advice he was not his regular physician. He did, however, recommend Dr Bruno, who became Byron's personal physician, and also helped in the provision of stores for Byron's Greek expedition.