An introductory discourse to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries, and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush, delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack.

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1813
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Credit: An introductory discourse to a course of lectures on the theory and practice of physic : containing observations on the inductive system of prosecuting medical inquiries, and a tribute to the memory of the late Dr. Benjamin Rush, delivered at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, on the third of November, 1813 / by David Hosack. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE, <fcc. tEfflXKMBir, Amidst the numerous improvements which have recently taken place in the literary establishments of the city and state of Ncw-York, the iustitutiou of a College of Physicians and Sturgeons, exclusively devoted to the great purposes of medi- cal education, is certainly an event deserving the highest commendation. It reflects equal honour upon its founders, the Regents of the University, and upon the Legislature, from whom it lias received its first endowment and patronage. This institution was first projected, and a law passed, au- thorizing the Regents of the University to carry it into effect, as early as 1791 ; but motives of respect to the Trustees of Columbia College, who bad annexed a medical school to that seminary of learning, prevented the Regents from carrying the views of the Legislature into operation until 1U07, when a charter was first granted for that purpose. The exercise of the power delegated to the Regents by the act of the Legislature referred to, has afforded just cause of congratulation to the friends of science, as an event, of all ethers, calculated to advance the usefulness and respectabi t 2 ]