Vaccinae vindicia; or, defence of vaccination: containing a refutation of the cases, and reasonings on the same, in Dr. Rowley's and Dr. Moseley's late extraordinary pamphlets against vaccination. In two letters to Dr. Moseley. With the Report of the Medical Council of the Royal Jennerian Society. And the debate in the House of Commons (July 2, 1806) on a motion by Lord Henry Petty, for enlightening the people of England on the subject of vaccination ... / [Robert John Thornton].

  • Thornton, Robert John, 1768?-1837
Date:
1806
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Credit: Vaccinae vindicia; or, defence of vaccination: containing a refutation of the cases, and reasonings on the same, in Dr. Rowley's and Dr. Moseley's late extraordinary pamphlets against vaccination. In two letters to Dr. Moseley. With the Report of the Medical Council of the Royal Jennerian Society. And the debate in the House of Commons (July 2, 1806) on a motion by Lord Henry Petty, for enlightening the people of England on the subject of vaccination ... / [Robert John Thornton]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    But I acquit these men of bad intentions^ and for myself place their writings to the account of error. From the labours of your Committee of Inquiry I chiefly expect to establish truth, and fearlessly, defended by such a buckler, I have ventured to stem the torrent of their expected displeasure, and shall investigate coolly their several statements. “ Amicus Plato, amicus Socrates, sed magis arnica I even trust and hope finally to see these same men at last adding to the glory of your noble ex- ample, so honourable to the Profession, who have bestowed your time, your money, and your ta- lents, for the sole benefit of the British Nation, and the world at large j and I have the honour to sign myself, GENTLEMEN, With equal respect, admiration, and esteem. Your obliged devoted Servant, ROBERT JOHN THORNTON. Ftib. 1, 180G. No. 1, Ilinde-street, Manchester-square.