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of which I think I may say with truth, that when properly ad- 4 
ministered, it is almost infallible. This composition, together 
with several others, I have secured to me by patents ; all fi 
of which, except the syrup, I have published in this book. © 
That, however, upon due reflection, I have resolved to re- _ 
tain to myself, and keep the preparation of it entirely in my _ 
own hands ; well knowing as I do, from the experience of my-"— 
self and others, that when a composition of that nature is 
made public for every one to dabble in, it soon becomes — 
adulterated, and loses.its character and usefulness. To pre- 
serve it, therefore, genuine and uniform i if its-quality, which — 
is of the utmost consequence, I shall keepthe manufacture of 
it under my own supervision : intending, however, to afford — 
it to the purchaser by the quantity, on terms that shall make _ 
it quite as advantageous as to prepare it himself. 
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ee i. casesmenntene. —It was the intention of the Author to have had 
_ full suite of Anatomical Engravings annexed to this work, upon its publi- 
cation: but from the diffiesity of procuring them in. season, and from con-_ 
_iderations of propriety, deh aeterinined totysue them in a separate vo-- 
which will be done at sYhe requisite care and accu-_ 
EASY will admit of When p we carlyy day as y = 
chased books will be entitled toa sopy: may have previously pur- 
_ June, 1830, 
