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AMA Archive 1860 History of Medicine

p 14 “The medical profession in the United States, and indeed, throughout the civilized world, constitutes an important part of society; for while, on the one hand its ranks can boast, not only of names of the highest eminence in every department of science and literature, but can also claim to be equal with the foremost in every enterprise for extending human knowledge, and ameliorating human suffering, its free access to the homes and firesides of all classes, gives it a moral and social influence of the most potent character.”

p 19 “A Guide in Small Pox and Measles” published in 1677 is said to be the first medical publication in America. ¹⁾