Observations on hydrophobia, produced by the bite of a mad dog, or other rabid animal : with an examination of the various theories and methods of cure, existing at the present day, and an inquiry into the merit of specific remedies : also a method of treatment best adapted to the brute creation : in a series of letters to a friend / by James Thatcher.

  • Thacher, James, 1754-1844.
Date:
1812
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Credit: Observations on hydrophobia, produced by the bite of a mad dog, or other rabid animal : with an examination of the various theories and methods of cure, existing at the present day, and an inquiry into the merit of specific remedies : also a method of treatment best adapted to the brute creation : in a series of letters to a friend / by James Thatcher. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    OBSERVATIONS ON HYDROPHOBIA, &c. LETTER I. INTRODUCTORY. I am extremely gratified by being apprized of your eligible establishment and auspicious prospects. My sanguine expectations are about to be realized. Your indefatigable industry and assiduous application will be remunerated ; and you will enjoy numerous bless- ings, as a reward for your amiable virtues. A line of conduct compatible with the dignity of your profession, will increase your influence and weight of character; and that disinterestedness which makes the welfare of your patient paramount to every sinister view, will inspire confidence, and secure the most valuable friendship and patronage. And while you visit the bed of hopeless, pinching penury, with the same fidelity as the couch of wealth and luxury, you will participate the divine pleasure, which results from the consciousness of doing essential good. The physician, whose character is not distinguished by these honourable sentiments and qualities, should