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doctrines of the chymical properties of bodies will be considered, as far as is useful to give a general idea of Chymistry, and as is consistent with a course of the Materia Medica. Next year I design to attempt a course of lectures upon the Institutes or Theory of Medicine, which will be illustrated with practical observations. Possibly in a few years more, persons duly qualified may offer to undertake full and compleat courses of every branch of medicine; and a plan may be adopted, conformable to that which is followed in the, so justly celebrated, school of physic at Edinburgh.
The regular distribution of literary honours upon the deserving is a step, which is neglected in no institution that promises fair to be extensively useful. As it is sometimes prejudicial to attempt a scheme entirely out of our reach, so, on the other hand, a too contracted plan often mars the work altogether, or frustrates the great utility which might be derived from a more finished model. Let us aim then to distinguish worth with adequate rewards, and, confer due honours on real merit. This will, render the institution compleat, and give all possible encouragement to pupils.
As you have hitherto been so careful not to prostitute the honours of this seminary on any occasion
