Official investigation of the charges preferred against J.W. Freer, M.D., surgeon of the Board of Enrollment, First Dist. of Illinois / by the Homœopathists of Chicago.

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[1865]
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Credit: Official investigation of the charges preferred against J.W. Freer, M.D., surgeon of the Board of Enrollment, First Dist. of Illinois / by the Homœopathists of Chicago. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    hen it is taken in substance, even in the minutest dose of the higher dilutions. In the process of smelling, the patient should hold the vial containing the globule under one nostril, when one momentary inhalation of the air in the vial is to be made; and if the dose is intended to be stronger, the same operation may be repeated with the other nostril. The operation of the medicine thus administered continues as long as -when it is taken in substance, and therefore the smelling must not be repeated at shorter intervals than when taken in the latter mode. Ques.—How does the foot note under Section 288 strike you, as the vagaries of a visionary or the result of sound investigation by a great medical philos- opher '? Note.— Homoeopathic remedies operate with the most certainty and energy by smelling or inhaling the medicinal aura constantly emenating from a saccha- rine globule that has been impregnated with the higher dilution of a medicine, and in a dry state enclosed in a small vial. One globule, (of which 10, 20 to 100 weigh a grain,) moistened with the 30th dilution and then dried, provided it be preserved from beat and light of the sun, retains its virtues undiminished, at least for eighteen or twenty years, (so far as my experience extends,) although the vial that contained it had during that time been opened a thousand times. Should the nostrils be closed by coryza or polypus, the patient may inhale, through his mouth, holding the mouth of the vial between his lips. It may be applied to the nostrils of small children while they are asleep, with the certainty of success. During these inhalations the medicinal aura comes in contact with the nerves, which are spread over the parietes of the ample cavities, through which it freely passes, and thus influences the vital power in the mildest, yet most powerful and beneficial manner. All that is curable by Homoeopathy may with the most certainty and safety be cured by this mode of receiving the medi- cine. Of late I have become convinced, (which I would not have previously believed,) that smelling imparts medicinal influence as energetic and long-con tiuued as when the medicine is taken in substance by the mouth, and at the same time that its operation is thus more gentle than when administered by the latter mode. It is therefore requisite that the intervals for repeating the smell- ing should not be shorter than those prescribed for taking the medicine in a more substantial form. Ans.—It strikes me just in this way: If he was under oath when he wrote it, he was a 7nan of very close observation. It does not read to me as the va- garies of a visionary. I do not see why it should not be the result of sound investigation. Que?.—Are you acquainted with the Rush Medical College by reputation ? Ans.—I am. Quen.—Is it an old School of many years standing? Aits.—I believe it is the oldest College in the West. Ques.—What relation does Dr. Freer sustain to the College? Ans.—He is reputed to be a Professor. Ques.—Of many years standing? Ans.—I believe he has, ever since I have lived in this city. Ques.—Do you not know what his standing is as a Physician ? Ans.—I do not. Qnes.—Did you not live near neighbor to him for several years? An*.—I lived within one block of him for two years, I think. Ques.—Do you not know his standing as a Physician and teacher in this city ? Ann.—I cannot answer from any positive knowledge. I believe he stands very well as a teacher; I have no doubt of it, from notoriety. Well, I Think, with those who prefer that kind of practice, I understand that he stands well. Ques.—Did you ever know a Physician who called himself an Allop ithic Physician ?