The principal baths of Germany : considered with reference to their remedial efficacy in chronic disease. Vol. I. Nassau Baden and adjacent districts / by Edwin Lee.

  • Lee, Edwin, -1870.
Date:
1840
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    was unwilling to make any stir in the matter. A little before this I was at Schwalbach, having made a tour of inspection of several mineral springs in the Duchy which I had not previously visitid. The Duke was also there to whom 1 enclosed a copy of my work on the continental watering-places and stated to his chamberlain that I was desirous of having it suggested to his Highness to establish lod- ging houses at Fachingen, to enable persons to use the water upon the spot, as I considered that it might thus be made more applicable to the treat- ment of several diseases. I was recommended to wait upon the head of the government Count — upon (he subject, which I accordingly did on my arrival in Wisbaden where I found the above inter- ference of the police the theme of conversation, and mentioned it in my interview with the Count who appeared not to have been aware of the circum- stance. At the same time I stated that my advice had been requested by several of my countrymen; but that 1 should decline seeing any one profes- sionnally if it were contrary to the laws. The Count replied that the propositions must be submit- ted to the consideration of the Duke. However I heard nothing more of the matter, but conceiving