A brief account of an ophthalmic institution [Colledge's Ophthalmic Hospital], during the years 1827, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 1832. : At Macao / By a philanthropist [i.e. Anders Ljungstedt].

  • Ljungstedt, Anders, 1759-1835.
Date:
1834
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Credit: A brief account of an ophthalmic institution [Colledge's Ophthalmic Hospital], during the years 1827, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 1832. : At Macao / By a philanthropist [i.e. Anders Ljungstedt]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    benevolence, so that your fame has spread extensively Over the four seas, and that many men with diseased eyes assembled at your abode, where you dressed and operated on them, until in a few months they were quite cured, and as clear-sighted as at first. It nr owing, benevolent Sir, to your virtue, which is as illimitable as that of heaven and earth. Respectfully we wish you honor and felicity of happiness and emolument during ten thousand years. I, Kvvo Tingchangjwith a thankful heart return to my village; when can 1 make a poor return for your goodness? My whole family is grateful for youi favors; while with leaping and joy I present these expressions thereof. In all the village your fame shall spread. With gratitude this is presented before the presence of the great physician and venerable gentleman to glance at. Kwo Tingehang of Heoshan district knocks head, bows and gives thanks. Taoukwang, lltli year, 5th moon, 2d day. Letter Vll. Reverently to take leave, and give thanks for your great favors. You, venerable Sir, received me into your house, and attended to my cure ; you also gave me food and provision, and made me dwell in the forest of medicines. You put in order the great principles of benefiting the world, and displayed the skillful hand of Sun and Hwa; like as when clouds are swept aside, the sun is seen clear and pure as an autumn spring of water. I am now about to return. Your grace and virtue i am cpiite un able to repay; but 1 wish, Sir, that heaven may send down to you a hundred sources of emolument, with sons and heirs numerous as the fruitful locusts,* and that your happiness may equal'the eastern sea, and your longevity compare with the southern mountains It is delivered upwards before the presence of the English venc ruble gentleman. The favored disciple Lew' King, of the district of Hwuyyeih bends his head and bows. Letter VIII. Respectfully to take leave, and bowing to the ground, return thanks to the medical officer and teacher. A kind, of locust said to produce ninety-map young ones at a time ' ' E
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