An inaugural address, delivered at the opening of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Museum, September 10, 1845 / by John Green Crosse.

  • Cross, John, 1790-1850.
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[1845]
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Credit: An inaugural address, delivered at the opening of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Museum, September 10, 1845 / by John Green Crosse. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the press, wherein he observes, by way of preface,* it having pleased God, in his infinite mercy and goodness, to enable me, I have carefully revised and corrected these papers, and most heartily wish they may answer the end proposed in publishing them, for to promote in any degree the benefit of mankind, and the improvement of a profession I highly regard, will afford me one of the greatest pleasures I am capable of enjoying in the evening of my days.” Thus the evening of Gooch’s days had arrived, but happily not the close, ere the object of his ardent wish, and on which he had so perseveringly bestowed his powerful advocacy, was accomplished ; at length this Hospital was built, and in 1771 was so nearly finished as to be accessible to patients ; and Gooch soon after- wards, in his final publication,']' gave ‘‘ a short account of the rise and progress of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital,” dedicating the volume to the Governors of the Hospital “as a testimony of the grateful sense he entertained of the honor which they had conferred upon him, in his absence, and without his desire, in appoint- ing him Consulting Surgeon.” The author then goes on to observe “ from the principle which originally actuated me, in my inferior station, to promote this establishment to the utmost of my power, it affords me a pleasure superior to every other temporal consider- ation to observe how it prospers in your hands ; and its thriving is not to be doubted, as the nature of the institution extends, in so signal a manner, to the relief and benefit of the miserable, in their several distresses. This very excellent charity will certainly reward the benevolent intentions of its generous supporters, and give the sincerest satisfaction to all who zealously exert themselves in the good work !” Surely, my Lord and Gentlemen, this is language and these are sentiments, worthy of being revived on * Ibid, p. ix. f Medical and Chirurgical Observations, as an Appendix, &c. 1773.