Preface.
he delay in publishing my address on the institution of Medical schools arose from the indispensable calls of business. It has given me an opportunity; however, of hearing the opinion of many people upon the address; but more particularly upon what relates to my proposed method of practicing physic.
My intention with regard to the latter, having been made known by general conversations only, I find has been often misunderstood. No wonder then, if, in consequence thereof, it has been sometimes greatly misrepresented.
This has, determined me to commit to the press the plan of practice by which I design to regulate myself as much as possible; and to deliver my sentiments very briefly on the expediency of a regular and distinct practice in the several branches of Medicine. The public will then be able to judge more
