An account of the new institution in Edinburgh for the application of vapour, mineral water baths, &c. &c., No. 8 Broughton Street : with the history of the successful cases that have occurred at it in the following diseases.

Date:
1822
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Credit: An account of the new institution in Edinburgh for the application of vapour, mineral water baths, &c. &c., No. 8 Broughton Street : with the history of the successful cases that have occurred at it in the following diseases. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    The First Number of this Work was not originally in- tended for publication—it was written with a view to get some of the medical men of this place to look into the subject. The manuscript was shewn, with the exception of those passages that concerned himself, to the late Dr Gregory, of whose celebrated lectures the Author had been a diligent attendant for several years. The Doctor returned the Paper with the following testimonial written at the foot of it;— A good Vapour Bath may be useful, and I subscribe one guinea to promote the plan stated in the preceding pages. (Signed) James Gregouy.' As even the respectful daily bow of this illustrious Pro- fessor to his Class has been recorded amono; the lighter circumstances that contributed to uphold the academic dignity of his chair, one mark of his attention shall be here gratefully acknowledged, with the most aflPectionate regard to his memory. Although the circumstance may to some appear trivial, it is here noticed with a view of shewing the interest which so great a man took in the ex- ecution of the plan of which he had approved. Upon receiving, in common with the other medical men, a notice that the Establishment was opened^ he sent the following note. Wednesday, Noon, Ju?ie, 1820. Dead, Sir, I am very sorry that it is not in my power to have the pleasure of paying my respects to your Vapour Bath to-day. I will tell you particulars when we meet. Yours ever, J. Gregory. I hope to be with you soon after one o'clock to- morrow. J. G. « To William Scott, Esq.