Medical and surgical memoirs / by Nathan Smith ; edited with addenda by Nathan R. Smith.

  • Smith, Nathan, 1762-1829.
Date:
1831
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    was then almost unknown in New England. With the same zeal, activity and intelligence, he entered upon the practice of his profession, and subsequently upon the business of instruction. By pursuing this course, his reputation gradually increased, until he became more extensively known, than any other medical man in New England. Indeed it is doubted whether any other man in New England, of any profession, pos- sessed so large a number of personal acquaintances and friends. His acquaintance was not only extensive, but reach- ed to every rank in society. The poor knew him as their benefactor; the sick, as their skilful, attentive phy- sician; the rich, were honored by his society; and the wise and the good, received him as their friend and companion. At the same time his influence over medical litera- ture was equally extensive. This influence was exert- ed, through his large acquaintance among medical men, by his advice and example, as well as more directly through the medium of the various medical schools, which were favored with his instructions. By means of his influence thus exerted, he effected, over a large extent of country, a great and salutary change in the medical profession. The assertion, that he has done more for the improvement of Physic and Surgery in New England, than any other man, will, by no one, be deemed invidious. If the accomplishment of objects so important; with means so limited; the raising and sus- taining so high and extensive a reputation, from so humble an origin; the advancing in such a degree, one of the liberal professions, over so large a country, be