A friendly letter of counsel and advice to consumptives and other invalids : also, prescriptions, with special directions for the cure of chills and fever / by S.S. Fitch.

  • Fitch, Samuel Sheldon, 1801-1876
Date:
1857
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Credit: A friendly letter of counsel and advice to consumptives and other invalids : also, prescriptions, with special directions for the cure of chills and fever / by S.S. Fitch. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    BROKEN CONSTITUTION BUILT UP. 4] VALUE OF CORRECT TREATMENT. Case IX.—Letter from Rev. Phineas Camp. ■p. c „ _ Whitestown, Oneida Co.. N. T., November, 1,1854. Dr. S. S. Fitch : Dear Sir,—With gratitude I acknowledge the receipt of your Six Lectures. *, °. C . Trhe acknowledged cure of consumption in the case of an acquaintance of mine in Trenton, a few miles distant from here, hy your remedies, led me to apply for the Lectures. I also heard a brother minister, who officiates in a neigh- boring town, say, on seeing your book in my hands, That book saved me from consumption. * * e I have recommended persons to you, and shall grate- fully do so in future—wishing and praying for your still greater success in future. » • O Yours, truly, Phineas Camp. A BROKEN CONSTITUTION BUILT UP. Case XL—Letter from 3frs. Annie P. Davis, of Berlin Centre, Ohio. Berlin Centre, Mahoning Co., Ohio, January 16,1857. De. S. S. Fitch : Sir,—Having been desirous for a great while to express my gratitude to my greatest earthly benefactor for the great benefit I have derived from his medical skill and remedies, I take the present opportunity of doing so. But language would fail to express adequately my gratitude to you. I was a miserable invalid for two years previous to consulting you ; mental and physical powers a perfect wreck ; suffered much, enjoyed but little ; every thing tired me ; could converse but little ; reading tired me ; listening and conversation tired me ;—in fact, I was tired of myself. When in health, I enjoyed a constant flow of spirits : (what a contrast!) Health gone, I had ceased to interest any one, and often felt that for me it were better to depart; yet there were ties to hold me to earth. I had two daughters that needed a mother's counsel. I remembered that I was left mother- less at the age of three years, and had experienced an orphan's bitterness. When I remembered these things I felt a clinging to earth. I was advised by a friend to consult you, and finally prevailed on my husband to lay my case before you ; which I presume seemed like a waste of words ami material to him, for rumor said I must soon die. I had been constantly treated for two years for lung affection or dropsy, or something else ; but the relief af- forded from the use of anodynes was of short duration, and seemed to greatly ex- cite the nervous system. And when we received an answer from you, in which you stated that you hoped to be the means under God of my recovery, I felt to thank God and take courage ; for they that put their trust in God shall be blessed in their deeds. Your medicines were received in good time, and were taken according to direc- tions (taking at first the smallest doses marked on the bottle), with a daily sponge- bath ; and am happy to state to you that I have attained all you promised—com- fortable health—but not enduring strength. Where there was a general debility of the system, there is now a general tendency to health. The effects of your dif- ferent remedies seem in perfect harmony with the system. There is no tearing down to build up, but under their influence the general strength is revived and the enfeebled body restored to health. I am almost a wonder to myself and friends. No one that saw me while an invalid thought I could live very long ; but, thanks to the Author of all good and your skilful treatment, I can oversee my household affairs, enjoy society, ride on horseback, and walk short distances. Your mechanical treatment constantly answers every purpose for which it was in- tended. *' Yours with great respect, Annie P. Davis.