FOOTNOTES:[1]Ninth edition, vol. xv. p. 526.[2]Academy, September 23, 1882.[3]Page 17of reprint.[4]History of French Revolution, vol. i. p. 216.[5]Page 7of reprint.[6]Page 29of reprint.[7]Academy,loc. cit.[8]If this essay should meet with approbation, I shall offer to the public a new method of radically curing gonorrhœas in a short time.[9]A proof of it is, that in this case the running is ever accompanied with a sensation of scalding, which is not felt in the other case.[10]I use the mucilage of marshmallows instead of oil, for it does not oppose the healing of ulcers as oily substances do.[11]Although the solution of sal ammoniac be a powerful dissolvent of callous substances, yet it does not injure sound parts.[12]This unguentum is but little, if at all, known in England. The formula of its composition is to be found in theParisdispensatory.[13]InOctober 1769.[14]When the difficulty of making water, which generally attends gleets, comes from any other cause but an irritation of the urethra; the removing of it requires a particular method.[15]Discretion is a part of the duty of a physician: But although ever so reluctant to see their names in public print, the gentlemen in question will not decline to appear in support of truth, if a private interview was desired by patients. I have their word for it.[16]Nor is this to be wondered at, considering how few Oculists, if any, are acquainted with Optics; a Science, however, absolutely necessary to investigate the Causes of Defects in Vision. Nay, since curing the Diseases of the Eye became a peculiar Branch of the Medical Art, it is wholly left to Operators, who in general do not know the Functions of the several Parts which constitute the Organ of Seeing, but are even ignorant of its Structure.[17]This Disease is more common than one would readily imagine, since it is a predominant Custom, both among Surgeons and Physicians, to prescribe Mercury in almost every Case. And I dare assert, that out of Ten Patients whom they give out as afflicted with aGutta Serena, Seven are affected with an accidentalPresbytopia.[18]Such is the Reason why Mercury, when taken, does not excite a Salivation immediately.[19]It is well known that not only Arteries, but Veins, are susceptible of Irritability.[20]On this Membrane is the Image of Objects painted.[21]As ocular Muscles are seldom swelled, or all equally so at the same Time, the taking of Mercurial Preparations neither does affect the Sight of every Individual, nor equally both Eyes of the same Individual.[22]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.[23]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.[24]It is a material Point to know when Recourse to Electricity is to be had; for, if unseasonably employed, it only proves hurtful.[25]As lasting Swelling, or Tension, is ever followed by a proportionate Relaxation, the ocular Muscles cannot suddenly recover their former Strength, so as to give the Eye a proper Figure to see clearly at various Distances.[26]I have since experienced that fresh Water does better alone than mixed with Spirits.[27]Drastic Purges produce momentaneous Dejections, and are all followed by Costiveness.[28]The lastAugust, being atEdinburgh, I (under the Eyes of the ingenious Mr.Miller, Oculist) treated anAmericanGentleman afflicted with this Disease. During the few Weeks he was under my Care, the Scale of Vision was reduced more than one third Part. Affairs calling me back toLondon, I left him in the Hands of Mr.Miller, with proper Directions how to proceed in the Treatment. Since I have heard that the Patient could not continue atEdinburghlong enough to perform his Cure.
FOOTNOTES:
[1]Ninth edition, vol. xv. p. 526.
[1]Ninth edition, vol. xv. p. 526.
[2]Academy, September 23, 1882.
[2]Academy, September 23, 1882.
[3]Page 17of reprint.
[3]Page 17of reprint.
[4]History of French Revolution, vol. i. p. 216.
[4]History of French Revolution, vol. i. p. 216.
[5]Page 7of reprint.
[5]Page 7of reprint.
[6]Page 29of reprint.
[6]Page 29of reprint.
[7]Academy,loc. cit.
[7]Academy,loc. cit.
[8]If this essay should meet with approbation, I shall offer to the public a new method of radically curing gonorrhœas in a short time.
[8]If this essay should meet with approbation, I shall offer to the public a new method of radically curing gonorrhœas in a short time.
[9]A proof of it is, that in this case the running is ever accompanied with a sensation of scalding, which is not felt in the other case.
[9]A proof of it is, that in this case the running is ever accompanied with a sensation of scalding, which is not felt in the other case.
[10]I use the mucilage of marshmallows instead of oil, for it does not oppose the healing of ulcers as oily substances do.
[10]I use the mucilage of marshmallows instead of oil, for it does not oppose the healing of ulcers as oily substances do.
[11]Although the solution of sal ammoniac be a powerful dissolvent of callous substances, yet it does not injure sound parts.
[11]Although the solution of sal ammoniac be a powerful dissolvent of callous substances, yet it does not injure sound parts.
[12]This unguentum is but little, if at all, known in England. The formula of its composition is to be found in theParisdispensatory.
[12]This unguentum is but little, if at all, known in England. The formula of its composition is to be found in theParisdispensatory.
[13]InOctober 1769.
[13]InOctober 1769.
[14]When the difficulty of making water, which generally attends gleets, comes from any other cause but an irritation of the urethra; the removing of it requires a particular method.
[14]When the difficulty of making water, which generally attends gleets, comes from any other cause but an irritation of the urethra; the removing of it requires a particular method.
[15]Discretion is a part of the duty of a physician: But although ever so reluctant to see their names in public print, the gentlemen in question will not decline to appear in support of truth, if a private interview was desired by patients. I have their word for it.
[15]Discretion is a part of the duty of a physician: But although ever so reluctant to see their names in public print, the gentlemen in question will not decline to appear in support of truth, if a private interview was desired by patients. I have their word for it.
[16]Nor is this to be wondered at, considering how few Oculists, if any, are acquainted with Optics; a Science, however, absolutely necessary to investigate the Causes of Defects in Vision. Nay, since curing the Diseases of the Eye became a peculiar Branch of the Medical Art, it is wholly left to Operators, who in general do not know the Functions of the several Parts which constitute the Organ of Seeing, but are even ignorant of its Structure.
[16]Nor is this to be wondered at, considering how few Oculists, if any, are acquainted with Optics; a Science, however, absolutely necessary to investigate the Causes of Defects in Vision. Nay, since curing the Diseases of the Eye became a peculiar Branch of the Medical Art, it is wholly left to Operators, who in general do not know the Functions of the several Parts which constitute the Organ of Seeing, but are even ignorant of its Structure.
[17]This Disease is more common than one would readily imagine, since it is a predominant Custom, both among Surgeons and Physicians, to prescribe Mercury in almost every Case. And I dare assert, that out of Ten Patients whom they give out as afflicted with aGutta Serena, Seven are affected with an accidentalPresbytopia.
[17]This Disease is more common than one would readily imagine, since it is a predominant Custom, both among Surgeons and Physicians, to prescribe Mercury in almost every Case. And I dare assert, that out of Ten Patients whom they give out as afflicted with aGutta Serena, Seven are affected with an accidentalPresbytopia.
[18]Such is the Reason why Mercury, when taken, does not excite a Salivation immediately.
[18]Such is the Reason why Mercury, when taken, does not excite a Salivation immediately.
[19]It is well known that not only Arteries, but Veins, are susceptible of Irritability.
[19]It is well known that not only Arteries, but Veins, are susceptible of Irritability.
[20]On this Membrane is the Image of Objects painted.
[20]On this Membrane is the Image of Objects painted.
[21]As ocular Muscles are seldom swelled, or all equally so at the same Time, the taking of Mercurial Preparations neither does affect the Sight of every Individual, nor equally both Eyes of the same Individual.
[21]As ocular Muscles are seldom swelled, or all equally so at the same Time, the taking of Mercurial Preparations neither does affect the Sight of every Individual, nor equally both Eyes of the same Individual.
[22]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.
[22]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.
[23]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.
[23]I confine myself to the Indication of general Remedies, without entering into Particulars: as to the judicious Physician, it is left to select such as most agree with the Patient’s Constitution.
[24]It is a material Point to know when Recourse to Electricity is to be had; for, if unseasonably employed, it only proves hurtful.
[24]It is a material Point to know when Recourse to Electricity is to be had; for, if unseasonably employed, it only proves hurtful.
[25]As lasting Swelling, or Tension, is ever followed by a proportionate Relaxation, the ocular Muscles cannot suddenly recover their former Strength, so as to give the Eye a proper Figure to see clearly at various Distances.
[25]As lasting Swelling, or Tension, is ever followed by a proportionate Relaxation, the ocular Muscles cannot suddenly recover their former Strength, so as to give the Eye a proper Figure to see clearly at various Distances.
[26]I have since experienced that fresh Water does better alone than mixed with Spirits.
[26]I have since experienced that fresh Water does better alone than mixed with Spirits.
[27]Drastic Purges produce momentaneous Dejections, and are all followed by Costiveness.
[27]Drastic Purges produce momentaneous Dejections, and are all followed by Costiveness.
[28]The lastAugust, being atEdinburgh, I (under the Eyes of the ingenious Mr.Miller, Oculist) treated anAmericanGentleman afflicted with this Disease. During the few Weeks he was under my Care, the Scale of Vision was reduced more than one third Part. Affairs calling me back toLondon, I left him in the Hands of Mr.Miller, with proper Directions how to proceed in the Treatment. Since I have heard that the Patient could not continue atEdinburghlong enough to perform his Cure.
[28]The lastAugust, being atEdinburgh, I (under the Eyes of the ingenious Mr.Miller, Oculist) treated anAmericanGentleman afflicted with this Disease. During the few Weeks he was under my Care, the Scale of Vision was reduced more than one third Part. Affairs calling me back toLondon, I left him in the Hands of Mr.Miller, with proper Directions how to proceed in the Treatment. Since I have heard that the Patient could not continue atEdinburghlong enough to perform his Cure.