A second letter to the general court of contributors of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh; containing remarks on the proceedings at the meeting held on the 30th March, 1818. To which are annexed, the report of the committee, the reported speech of the Lord President, and the resolutions of the general meeting of the 30th March / By a contributor.

Date:
1818
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Credit: A second letter to the general court of contributors of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh; containing remarks on the proceedings at the meeting held on the 30th March, 1818. To which are annexed, the report of the committee, the reported speech of the Lord President, and the resolutions of the general meeting of the 30th March / By a contributor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Had the word “ present” been introduced in place of “ uniform,” in the second, and before “ diligence,” in the last clause of the 4th Reso¬ lution ; and had “ at present” been added after “ this Hospital,” in the last Resolution, which states, “ That this Meeting feel themselves call¬ ed upon to declare that this Hospital well de¬ serves the confidence and support of the Public,” I should have had great pleasure in giving my sincere and warmest vote of thanks to the Ma¬ nagers, and in recommending the Infirmary to the confidence and support of the Public. But we must remember that the zeal of the Ma¬ nagers has in it at present something of the pleasure of novelty, and that when this impres¬ sion wears off, there may be a danger of their relapsing into their former state of ignorance and security. This is another point, concern¬ ing which I should have wished to have had the opinion of the Reverend Friends of the Mana¬ gers, because I know they are great advocates for moderation in zeal, and approve only of the exercise of that which is according to knowledge. If it would not be considered as trespassing on the province of these Gentlemen, or anticipating a duty which they may wish to perform themselves.