A letter to Professor J.Y. Simpson, President of the Royal College of Physicians ... concerning the resolutions recently passed by that body in reference to the therapeutic practice commonly called homoeopathy / by William MacLeod.

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1851
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Credit: A letter to Professor J.Y. Simpson, President of the Royal College of Physicians ... concerning the resolutions recently passed by that body in reference to the therapeutic practice commonly called homoeopathy / by William MacLeod. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    for tlie realisation of my aims. But—as recent occur- rences render it unnecessary to state—the opinions towards wliicli I felt disposed, were no favourites with our authori- tative medical men : and I quickly discerned that in Edinburgh my medical experience was likely to be limited within the sphere of private practice, which, although best for the pocket, is not sufficient for testing opinion. Aided by a Friend of some rank and great interest, I then thought of office in a distant clime, where to a certain extent I might have realised my hopes. At this critical juncture, however, and when I least expected it, a fit opening occurred in my own country. The office of physician to this establishment at Ben Rhydding had become vacant. When I saw the spacious building, and dwelt on the rare opportunities it might afford for the development and promulgation of Truth, I was moved so powerfully, that on the spot I offered to the chairman to accept the appointment with little regard to pecuniary remuneration, provided I should be allowed to perform its duties absolutely free from control, and irrespective of sect or party. The inestimable boon was granted me; and, at the same time, my offer of sacrifice generously refused. I have since spent five happy years in dis- charge of the duties of my office, and have enjoyed the privilege of treating no fewer than six thousand cases.