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4emnly affure us, that the Method of Inoculation had 
been for many Years pradtifed in thofe parts of the 
World, with almoft con(!ant fuccefs. 1 had, as well 
as all others who have been engaged in the Prad^ice, 
with fufhcienc Sorrow and concern, been called to ma- 
ny in the Small Pox, whofe Cafes were fo deplorablci 
as to admit of no relief. And therefore I cou’d not 
but be very thoughtful about this Method, which 
promifed to carry Perfons thro’ that cruel Diftemper, 
with fo much eafe and fafety. I was fo far from know- 
ing that it was a Crime, that I always thought it 
the Duty of our ProfelTion, to do whatever we could 
to prelerve the Lives of thofe, who commit them- 
felves to our Care; And f knew no Reafon, why 
we ought nor, with all humble thankfulnefs to Al- 
mighty God, to make ufe of any means, which his good 
providence fliall bring to light conducing to that End. 
This Matter, tho’ of fo great Importance, lying dor- 
mant fo long after it was known, is, I prefume a fuffi- 
cient proof, that none have been very forward to try 
Experiments. But when we had the Account in the 
Publick Papers, that it had by their Royal Highnefss 
Command been done with fuccefs at London, I cou’d 
not be fatisfied without trying it here. I was foont 
convinced, that it would be of very great ufe; and the 
more experience I have had of it fince, the more I 
am confirm’d in the fame opinion. T believe all others, 
who have feen any thing of this Prat^ice, are in the 
fame fentiment, and there is no doubt, but in a few 
Years the World will acknowledge the fervice, which 
the Royal Society have done to Mankind, in firfi: re- 
vealing to this part of Europe a Thing fo beneficial 
as it will certainly proves for tho'fome few unfortunate 
accidents may fometimes happen, yet thofe will be vt> 
ry rare in comparifbn of the many fad and difaflrous 
Events 
