A system of arrangement and discipline, for the medical department of armies / by Robert Jackson, M.D.

  • Jackson, Robert, 1750-1827.
Date:
1805
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Credit: A system of arrangement and discipline, for the medical department of armies / by Robert Jackson, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Preface. than to prevail in number. The proper organi- zation of such instrument, and its just prepa- ration for the purposes of war, comprehend an intimate acquaintance with the active and intel- lectual powers of man, in all his various re- lations ;—the task is therefore difficult, considered as one of the highest efforts of human wisdom. As such it belongs to enlightened statesmen and military officers; men, vvho are capable of tra- cing the knowledge of military organization to fundamental principles, and, who have authority to give the principle currency in practice. The ground is thus privileged, and the author abstains from touching it; but, while cautious of intrusion on this point, he believes that he does not trans- gress the just limits of his office in offering in- formation on the subject of health. The concerns of Health in all its latitude belong to the pro- vince of the physician: the health or efficiency of the military instrument, in whatever manner •;m rr;jr:no') a lo nob/ ’ ; • vJ - iVyd, the parts may be ordered and disposed, is essential to the success of military effect: the due consi- . oo 7o 1 Jbs;r . • */I • deration of it is therefore an important subject. . ' IO L;. J f. . .. . * The adjustment of means for preserving the health of Soldiers, and for effecting the cure of