An introductory discourse, to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries ; and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush ; delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack.

  • Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
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1813
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Credit: An introductory discourse, to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries ; and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush ; delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    But the establishment of this College, and the ultimate union of the Medical Schools of New-York, constitute an important era in the history of our state ; and may I not add, in the history of medical science T For what advantages and im- provements may we not reasonably anticipate from the unit- id labours of those who now occupy the several professor- ships of this College, and of the numerous pupils who may be expected hereafter to resort to this city for instruction? New-York, in her commercial and agricultural character, has long been distinguished. In these respects, she has justly been considered one of the most important states of the union ; but when we take into view the immense provi- sion she has made for common schools ; the extensive pecu- niary contributions made to her numerous academies ; the appropriations granted to her different colleges ; the incor- poration of new literary societies in different parts of her extensive territory ; the acts lately passed for the promo- tion of medical science ; the incorporation of state and county medical societies ; the liberal provision made for that invaluable charity and practical school of medicine, the New-York Hospital; and the establishment and endowment of the Institution in which we are now convened, it must be admitted that her pre-eminence is not confined to her popu- lation, her commerce, or her agriculture, but that she is equally distinguished for her protection and cultivation of the arts and sciences, and shortly must combine every ad- vantage that the most favoured states of the union may haw individually enjoyed.