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in establishing the dispensaries appears to have had special 
reference to the poor, were led to advise their wealthy pa- 
tients to patronize them for the following reasons, viz: 
" First. Because physicians prescribing ,for them were 
assured that the medicines were undoubtedly the best. 
" Secondly. Because many excellent remedies are there 
deposited, which have never yet been trusted in an apothe- 
caries' shop. 
Thirdly. Because the physician was not obliged to 
prostitute his honour and conscience, by overloading his 
patient to oblige a craving apothecary, or run the risk of 
being undermined in his reputation by slanderous sugges- 
tions, by not submitting to the apothecaries' under-pick- 
pocket. 
" Lastly. Because he could serve his patient, quantity 
for quantity and quality for quality, fifteen shillings in the 
pound cheaper than anywhere else: which is a thrift the 
greatest man that does not love to be cheated, need not be 
ashamed of." 
To justify these declarations, instances of extortion were 
brought forward, one of which seems so incredible that we 
quote it. 
" Apothecary's bill for attending Mr. Dalby, of Ludgate 
Hill, five days, total amount ^17 2s. IOa?." of which the 
following items had reference to one day. 
August 12th. 
s. d. 
s. d. 
An emulsion, 
4 6 
Another draught, - 
2 4 
A mucilage^ - - - 
3 4 
A glass of cordial spirits, 
3 6 
Jelly of Hartshorn, - 
4 
Blistering plaster to the arms, 5 
Plaster to dress blister, - 
1 
The same to the wrists 
5 
An emollient glister, 
2 6 
Two boluses again, 
5 
An ivory pipe armed. 
1 
Two draughts again, 
4 8 
A cordial bolus. 
2 6 
Another emulsion, - 
4 6 
The same again. 
2 6 
Another pearl julep, 
4 6 
A cordial draught, - 
2 4 
The same again, - 
2 4 
363 3 
Another bolus. 
2 6 
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