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![I ]ation. The Emperor of Germany, who had offered rewards for the encouragement of the practice, fol- lowed his example. Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress Dowager of Russia, has deigned to honour vaccination with her constant patronage, from the period when it was first introduced into Russia; and, as a token of esteem, her Majesty has sent Dr. Jenner a very valuable diamond ring by the hands of Lord St. Helen’s, accompanied with a letter, of which the following is a translation. “ Sir, «t The practice of Vaccine Inoculation in England having been attended with the happiest success, which is well attested, I have eagerly imitated that example, by introducing it into the charitable establishments under my direction. “ My endeavours having perfectly answered my expectations, I feel a pleasure in reporting their success, and in testifying my acknowledgments to him, who has rendered this signal service to humanity. “ This motive induces me to offer to you, Sir, the ring sent herewith, as a testimony of the sentiments of esteem and regard with which I am, . . Yours affectionately, Paulowsky, MARY... August 10th, 1802. Vaccine inoculation is now making a rapid pro- gress in Europe, Asia, and America; and we flatter ourselves, that all nations will vie with each other in their endeavours to exterminate the small-pox; and to alleviate the miseries of mankind. As a proof in what esteem Dr. Jenner’s wonder- ful](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b22369211_0038.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
