(seq. 180)

Matter collected in the reticular Membrane

^Abscess
This is also the Seat perhaps almost universally of Inflamma=
tion and Abscess - It is however seldom observed that the Matter
formed in them is diffused in the reticular Substance - the

^{[?] pus not diffused}
Cause is apparent - for being in a State of Inflammation
Circumference of the Cavity in which the Matter is contained
must adhere for the same Reason as mentioned above and
thus the Communication be totally cut off -

The formation of Pus or matter has by Physicians been [?]
accounted for Boerhaave with his followers have supposed that the
Vessels from Obstruction are rendered perfectly impervious [?] at being
thus as it were in a gangrenous state those [portions?] of the Vessels in which
the Circulations had ceased, if [it?] were not [?] renewed would
be dissolved by a kind of putrid fermentation and thus a mixed
Mass ^[?]amed of the original solid and these fluids that might be near them -
others have supposed this Matter to be secreted by glands [exit?]ing
in every part and that when the fluid thus secreted by stagnat=
ing become thicker and assumes the form of Pus - it appears to
me most probable that by the Violence of the Inflammation the
Vessels are [rup?]tured and the Serous part of blood extravasated
the thinner parts being absorbed it must become thicker and
be converted to pus - M Bell has made it appear doubtful
whether in any [?] any other solid Parts are destroyed
though it often appears to be the Case from the Cavity