Dieffenbach, Johann Friedrich, Mediziner, one of the most famous dt. ==References== Jhdts, Professor in Berlin and Director of Surgery at the Charité (1792-1847). Eigh. Letter from the U.S. "Dieffenbach" and address. 1 p. 4to. Berlin 25.XII.1834. To the surgeon Dr. Michael Moritz Eulenburg in Wriezen, apparently highly respected by Dieffenbach, thank you for "the great kindness that you have sent me your surgery. I am sorry that this work between you and Blasius has created a disparity. To be honest, you could have put your excellent talents on a heavier company, and I believe it is my duty to remind you of it. The translation of the work of Labat and the addition of everything that has happened since then for this important branch of Chir., I strongly recommend to you. Don't come to Berlin soon to chat with me for an evening hour. You know how much I think of you ...". - The surgeon Ernst Blasius (1802-1875) mentioned was professor and head of the University Hospital in Halle, 1853 with the title "Secret Medical Council". -