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seen on the hack of it, by merely pressing down the tongue. Two 
litres of gas (CO 2 and H 2 S) were injected, and the sulphur smell 
was distinctly perceptible five minutes after beginning the injection. 
Eaux Bonnes water was not used, as it is difficult, but bisulphide 
of carbon was employed, instead of the mineral water. Some rather 
disagreeable symptoms followed the injection ; severe headache, 
colic pains, weakness, and slight pain of the heart. You will be 
glad to learn that (now for the third time) relief from rather 
severe rheumatism followed two injections of salicylic acid.” 
(7) Letter of Wi A;pril 1887. — “After the last injection of 'gas, 
I again suffered from severe toxic effects, and during the night was 
much pained with the unabsorbed gas, and with violent and inces- 
sant purging Many persons would be far too weak for 
Bergeon’s method, and for them your salicylic acid treatment 
would be invaluable, for I have not the least doubt that you have 
discovered an efficient bacillus-destroyer.” 
(8) Letter of 10th Axjril 1887. — “To-day I have injected 10 
minims of salicylic acid solution. It certainly ‘ bites ’ pretty 
sharply, so it must have been strong enough. I find it of advan- 
tage to inject it tepid, as it is then more quickly absorbed ; the 
swelling going down in a few minutes. There is no doubt that I 
am much better, as far as phthisical disease is concerned. I can 
now speak without distress, and breathing is much less laboured. 
Last night I slept seven hours, a thing that has not happened for 
months, my usual sleep being a broken half hour several times a 
night, and in all not more than three hours in the twenty -four. I 
firmly believe that in many cases Dr Bergeon’s system will not be 
applicable, and in these cases your treatment would be valuable.” 
(9) Letter of IZth April 1887. — “ Yesterday I again injected the 
gases. They produced much pain in the left lung, and also in that 
small portion of the right lung that is impaired. My doctor thinks 
your observations of immense importance.” 
(10) Letter of 27th April 1887. — “For the last ten or twelve 
days I have suffered a great deal of pain. Large quantities of uric 
acid are being secreted. I inject salicylic acid occasionally, which 
has the effect of checking the formation of uric acid.”"^ 
* See “On some Points in the Pathology of Rheumatism, Gout, and 
Diabetes,” by Dr P. AV. Latham {The Croonian Lectures for 1886.) — (A.B.G. ) 
