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1861.] Diphtheria. 796but al>o from the positive evidence of its benefit derivedfrom the experience of several gentlemen in the country,amongst whom I may mention Mr. Dix, of Smallhurg Mr.;Prentice, ofXorth Walsham and;Mr. Cowles, of Stalham:each of whom lias had unusual opportunities of testing itsadvantages.'" The tincture of the sesquichloride of ironmay he administered in doses of from eight to sixteen dropsin a little water.Whatever may he the success or ultimate failureof thisremedy, its first introduction into the treatment of this diseaseis undoubtedly due to Professor Thomas P. Ilelsop, ofQueens College, Birmingham, who after repeated trials inhis own practice, brought it to the attention of his clinical- at Queens Hospital and the Medico-Chirurgical Societyof Queens College. His own success appears trulyastonishing. *T have given in this disease," he says, "to anadult twenty-five minims of the London tincture of thesesquichloride of iron every two, three, or four hours, andhave conjoined a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid. Ihave also applied daily, sometimes twice a day, by meansof sponges, a solution of hydrochloric acid, but little weakerthan the dilute acid of the London Pharmacopoeia, andhave always enjoined the regular use of weak gargles of thesame acid. This, with the constant administration of stimulants,beef-tea, milk and jellies, has constituted my treatment; and I repeat here, what I have already stated inother quarters, that since I have become aware of the valueof this medication, nearly ten months, I have not lost oneAn excellent formula for administering a combinationof chloride of potassa and the sesquichloride of iron, is :Chlorate of potassa, from