The Concluding Task of the Disciples of Homopathy, an Address [By M.B. Sampson] Delivered at a General Meeting of the British Homopathic

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ... consented to preside, and to come from Cassiobury for the purpose, unless prevented by an unavoidable cause which he apprehended might intervene. Unfortunately, a letter has this moment arrived also from his Lordship, announcing that the circumstance to which he had alluded, will prevent his arrival. Next to being favoured with the presence of these Noblemen, the best gratification we can derive is in receiving the expression of the sincere desire which they entertained to promote our objects. I am sure, therefore, it will be agreeable to the Meeting if I read the communications which have been placed in my hands. The first is from His Grace the Duke or Beaufort, to the following effect. Dupplin Castle, Perth, N. B. My Dear Doctor Quin, I regret extremely that the great distance from London will prevent my attending your Meeting to-morrow, and taking the Chair, as President of the Homoeopathic Association; but though not present, I beg you to believe that I am much interested in your success, and most anxious for the welfare of the establishment. Believe me, ever yours most faithfully, BEAUFORT. The next is from Field-Marshal the Marquis Of Anglesey. Beau Desert, October 9,1849. My Dear Quin, I have just received your letter. I am much flattered at learning by it that the Members of the Homoeopathic Association have expressed a desire for my presence at the great Meeting which is to take place on the 10th (to-morrow). I am so circumstanced that it is impossible for me to be in time to attend it, although public business obliges me to be in London on the following day. I beg you, therefore, to express to the Meeting, my great anxiety for the success of the object that will be under consideration. I owe much--very much--to the admirable Hahnemann, and to man...