A letter to John Abernethy, Esq : written in consequence of a paragraph which appeared in most of the London papers, stating his having addressed : "A letter to the Secretary of State, on the necessity of repealing the late act of parliament which subjects resurrection men (as they are called) to severe punishment for violating the sanctuary of the tomb" / by Humanus.

Date:
1823
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Credit: A letter to John Abernethy, Esq : written in consequence of a paragraph which appeared in most of the London papers, stating his having addressed : "A letter to the Secretary of State, on the necessity of repealing the late act of parliament which subjects resurrection men (as they are called) to severe punishment for violating the sanctuary of the tomb" / by Humanus. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    mostly pecuniary losses, want, and seduction ; when awakened to a proper sense of their attempts by^ being restored to life, or prevented killing them- selveSjtheir very hearts have melted with gratitude, and they have proved that want of fortitude and not insanity has been the . predominant cause of their rash and thoughtless attempts. The com- mandment is imperative, thou shalt do no MUUDEU, and it becomes our -bounden duty, to lessen the crime by every possible method. NReii ligion will of course never fail to operate upon a pious mind, and from the truly rehgious no fear of suicide is to be apprehended, however great the sufferings with which they are afflicted. The case of known lunatics is greatly to be pitied, and should they who are rea//^ insane commit the act of ; suicide in their uncontroulable ravings, they-. ought not of course to be denied their place in conr-i secrated ground. But, what can be said of those who from worldly disappointments direct their steps towards the bridges, and precipitate them-r selves into rivers, or who deliberately plunge in from the shore? of those who write farewell letters! and cut their throats or blow out their brains ? of gamblers who pocket the last drawings of their; exhausted purses, and who speculatively retire to a gambling house, with purse in one pocket and pistol in the other, determined to win back former!