1800


Thomas Beddoes to the Editor of The Philosophical Magazine (Alexander Tilloch), 8 June 1800

Clifton, June 8, 1800

Sir,

By a number of lately received Communications, I find that much greater activity has lately been exerted in trying the effect of nitric acid in the venereal disease than I supposed. I had abandoned every idea of publishing another separate collection on this subject; but so many curious facts have been ascertained by my correspondents, and the perfect and permanent antisiphylytic virtue of the acid, when properly managed, so entirely established, that I cannot hesitate to forward the papers, with which I have been favoured, to the press. They will be found to contain interesting observations on other subjects.

The printing of Mr Davy’s researches on nitrous (gaseous) oxyd will be finished this week. The volume will contain ample details on the effects produced by this gas when respired.

I am, Sir, yours very respectfully

Thomas Beddoes

Mr. Tilloch.

Published: The Philosophical Magazine, 7 (June 1800), 96.


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