Letter on febrile contagion: addressed to David Hosack / [John W. Francis].

  • John W. Francis
Date:
1816
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Credit: Letter on febrile contagion: addressed to David Hosack / [John W. Francis]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    himself with the matter of plague, though he felt * persuaded that the disease was of a specific cha- racter, and had almost hourly evidence of its con- tagious effects: but more fortunate than the in- credulous Whyte, he did not fall a victim to the experiment. I am aware how confidently the case of Dr. ‘Whyte has been denied. So far however from any doubt being entertained by the medical phi- losophers here, as to the accuracy of the statement it is well known that his preconceived notions of the nature of that pestilence, were the cause of his rashness and premature death. Of this I have been assured by personal communication with Sir Gilbert Blane and Sir James M‘Gregor. ‘When I took pen in hand, I did not expect to produce so long and tedious. asletter. My apolo- gy must be the nature of thesubject, interesting, beyond all others, to an American physician. — With due respect I remain, dear Sir, : Your friend, . JOHN W. FRANCIS. Dr. Davin Hosack,~ . :
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