(seq. 55)

Health being one of the greatest Blessings bestowed
on Mankind; it is the Duty and Interst of everyone
to endevavour its preserbation when enjoyed and restora-
tion when lost: But as Time and Ability are not
given to all sufficiently to examine the Animal Auto-
nomy; to investigate the Cause and Cure of Disorden
the Nature and Effect of Medicine; these import-
ant Duties are more peculiarly incumbent on
those who professedly practise the Healing Art.

As the Charge is important and the Field
extensive the readiest measures ought to be pursued
to facilitate an enquiry and attain an adequate
Knowledge in what so nearly affects the happenings
of Mankind.

Of the various methods of acquring and diffur-
ing Medical Knowledge, no one is more effective
than a friendly Association of its Professors;