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RIMSDELL, M.Dc, OCULIST AND AURIST. lie « t I SURGERY- AT THE 3I3LE flOTJSE, • 83 Great St. James Street, Residence, 2 HAVELOCK TERRACE. MOUNTAIN STREET. Om Minute Jrom llo, i Railroad. ' ^ ^ • » OwLER & Stevenson, Printers, 41 St. Francoii Xavier Street, Montreal. ft''. , y /S'^ '/ It is the respectable that posilic sidered hor take out a cular braiii to that clai rest, and c hh service medium o adopt no L the couide It will do My obj( of a new 5 ness and d to show pleasanl a interfere y Membe special b wish to n are lespet of any w( which tin PREFACE It ia the duty of every physician, not only to obtain a respectable standing in the profession, but also to retain that position through his whole medical career. It is con- sidered honorable by the profession, that a member shoula take out a specialty, or in other words, select some parti- cular branch of the profession, and give his whole atterition to that class of diseases in which he takes the most in»> rest, and can make himself the most useful : also to offer his services in treating those special diseases through the medium of a modest advertisement : and I found I could adopt no letter course than to issue this little pamphlet, the course being approved of by my medical tnends. It will do you no harm to read it carefully. My object being to explain as well as I can the principle of a new and successful mode ot treating deafness, blind- ness and diseases of the eye ; also, giving you referencea to show the success of this treatment, which is very pleasant and harmless, the application of which will not interfere with dailv duties. . . , • Members of th*e medical profession, nnaking it their special business in treating the Eye or Ear, and should wish to notice the effects of this new mode of treatment, are lespectfully invited to call at my Office, on Tuesday of any week, between the hours of four and five p. m., at which lime gratuitous paUents are received. Yours respectfully, QKO. F' jaAMSDCIiLt M.D. 57303 DEAFNESS. There is, doubtless, no brunch of the profession ihathai tried and baffled the skill of physicians and which is en- veloped in so much mystery, and calls more loudly for skill and discrimination, as that of deafness. Many of our most learned and respectable members of the profession have given up in despair ot ever solving the mVf ^'"Y' «r discovering the remedial agents by which this sad difficulty might be removed; so that but little, comparative y, has been done for this portion of suffering humanity, leaving the world full of this class of aufferers, and I tear many have come to the conclusion, (and they cannot be blamed,) that doctors know but little in this branch of the protession. This charge, we may deserve in a measure, tor I fear we are too apt to treat this as one of those diseases which require merely a superficial glance, rather than turn our brains upside down by plunging into the mysteries of deafness, bearchirig after the nature and true cause ol the difficulty, and remedies for the same. Nothing would give more pleasure to those who are suffering," than to have this secret drawn out, that they may share the benefit ; and the person who does this will receive many thanks from the afflicted. In the investigation of this matter, I may, possibly, derive some advantage over others, from the fact, that I was once very deaf myself nearly twenty years, obliging me to abandon general pmctice, as 1 found it so perplexing at the bedside of the sick. . . • j My deafness was caused by disease on the brain, and it was thought by my medical friends I never could be | made to hear. I suffered much, not only from the loss of ,u^ cei^'^'^ "f hearing, but also from the attending Jiymptotns. Being 8( see what ] hard stud) my hearir obstinate vered the medies nr stances. Ar.d it adopted, of eveiy with, and ed, free fi appiicatic taken, foi hence loc ness or bl This p nity will treatmen self for tl with equ very mai time. One ca often find the orgai irritation there is J the head, about the stops the to the fit the rays so this drum) hat%ai I is en- idly for ^ of our ^fcssion tery, or ifficuliy jly, has leaving ir many lamed,) )fes8ion. f6ar we I which iurn our eries of ie ot the A'ho are lat they this will possibly, •I, that I obliging irplexing rain, and could be le loss of ,'mplom». Being so great a sufferer, I was determined to try end see what I could do for myself. I spent several years m hard study, and I feel amply paid for the trouble taken, for my hearing is now at times perlect, (which is the most obstinate case I ever attempted to treat.) and niso d'jco- vered the principle opon which to act, and by which re- medies may be used to remove the cause in most in- stances. Ard it proves to be a different principle from any before adopted. Blistering, leeching, cupping, oils, instruments of eveiy kind, nnd all harsh treatment, are done awwy with, and a very simple and p.easant process is substitut- ed, free from every hazard or inconvenience, as most all applications ar»» local and general, no medicine to be taken, for ibe disease itself in most cases is a local one, hence local remedies are to be used, only when the deaf- ness or 'blindness, is caused by dyspepsia, humors, kc. This pamphlet is issued, feeling confident ih" coir.mu- nity will be interested in the result of this simple mode ol treatment. This method has been put in practice by my- self for the last ten years, both lor the ear and eye, and with equally good success. Hearing and Seeing can, in very many instances, be wholly restored in a leasonable time. One cause of deafness I will here mention, and which I often find. It is termed '• Opacity," a morbid deposit about the organs of hearing. This deposit is usually produced by irritation arising from colds, fevers and sickness, where there is a tendency to head affections or a rush of blood to the head. This opacity has a bright glistening appearance about the consistency of the pulp of a grape. This also stops the natural secretion of wax. It may be compared to the film or cataract upon the eye; and as that prevents the rays of light reaching the retina, (or seat of vision,) so this prevents the sound reaching the tympanum (or drum) oi the tarj and ifQuucing ■ ' * I i 1^ »:tu<>. you, and answer aii ijuebUoris ui charge, if postage is paid on the letters relation lo ii, /rte 0/ 6 ease, instead of a surgical operation to remove the diffi- culty, remedies should be applied to pronnote absorption, thus avoiding pain, and increasing the chances of a per- manent cure. The principle of treatment of the eye and ear is the same, though requiring different remedies. In order to appreciate the superiority of such a course of treatment, over that in which the knife is brouyht into requisition, we have only to suppose a case of cataract, the prime cause of which is irritation in the eye ; these progress sometimes for years befoie they beconie hard, as it is termed, and ready for an operation. The patient must be subjected to this long period of darkness or dim- ness of vision, then undergo a painlul operation, wait some- times for months for a recovery Irom the intlarnniation caused by the operation, which inflammation is, as in the first instance, liable to produce a recurrence of the cataract or film. This was once my own practice. Upon the prin- ciple of absorption no time need tianspire before the reme- dies are applied, no pain is experienced, no irritation is ex- cited, and no danger of a recurrence of the difficulty from the attempts to cure, but a gradual improvement takes place from the first, and during the time of treatment, from tjwo to four months, according to the advanced stage of the disease, the patients are not obliged to abstain from any I occupation in which they might be engaged while under treatment for the eye or ear. As this is the principle of treatment applied to the cure of deafness, the advantage of the course will readily be observed. 1 trust my motive will not be mistaken, and if you do not feel disposed to become interested in your own case, or that of your fiiend, I trust you will lay it aside or dispose of it without any unkind comments. But if you should become interested, and should wish to know more respect- ing your own case, I should be happy to correspond with As ma happy re the parti those cas each of ; treat. I be will if if yoL. ai are neve My ol is to givi mode of case wit most cas cure of ( They w ed, it re; and plea with an; treatmei to its pe that 1 d( remedie crimina of the d good in very ; a to contii fession. I woi travelin place ol pose sp( wishmg soon as treat de turn to Ihe (liffi- sorption, »f a per- eye and es. a course lyht into cataract, e ; these hard, as patient or dim- lit some- nmation as in the cataract Ihe prin- lie reme- on isex- ilty from ?nt takes ir'nt, from ge of the rom any i!e under the cure (adily be ou do not 1 case, or ir dispose 3U should 3 respect- loiid with L, //i-e of As many very interesting cases have been treated with happy results, lor the last few years, with the consent of the parties, I give copies ot letters i elating to a few of those cases; and in makinj; the selection, I have taken each of a different character, and those most difllcult to treat. I have no doubt the persons to whom T refer will be willing to answer all questions iu relation to their cases, if yoii are not satisfied with what is here stated. Loiters are never published without consent of the patient. My object, also, in sending you a copy of these letters, is to give you a lair representation of the result of this mode of treatment. The noises in the head, which is the case with a large majority that come under treatnnent, in most cases'can be arrested, which is indispensable to the cure of dealness — certainly for the comfort of the patient. They will also show that when the hearing is once restor- ed, it remains permanent; also that it is done with mild and pleasant remedies, and no me can possibly be injured with any remedy that may come under this principle of treatment, each receiving a different treatment, according to its peculiar ^ ^ure. And this leads me to remark here, that 1 do not u.. jrtake to treat all cases with the same remedies, but first investigate each case thoroughly, dis- criminate closely, the ^ prescribe according to the nature of the different causes, (he principle of treatment holding eood in all caies, which i claim to be an important disco- very ; and by a proper application of this principle, I hope to continue of service to the people as well as the pro- fession. I would here observe, that I am not what is termed " a traveling physician," Philadelphia being my permanent place of residence, yet for the health of my family, 1 pro- pose spending the Summer in Montreal, and all persons wishing to come under treatment would do well to do so soon as convenient, for warm weather is a better time to treat deafness^ as well as diabases of the eye. I shall re* turn to PhiladelpU;a in November next, after vvhich, pef 8 «ons ofin communicate with me there as well as here, only it will tftke seme longer time to receive letters ; even should letters bp sent me to Montreal, after I leave they w ill reach me safely at Philadelphia. West Clmax, Kalamazoo Co., Mi.higanc My Dear Sir, — 1 write you again respecting your pj.? tient, Miss Roberts. I am happy to pay you have again given sight to the blind. Three months since, Miss Roberts was totally blind, and led about by her attendant, now she sees perfectly well, can see to thread a fine cambric needle. Miss Roberts was considered as born blind, at least could not see well from birth, and was enMrdy blind hi - lore a year old. We consider the cure as dimosl a miracle : neighbours as well as physicians are all surprised at the result, as the case several years ago was pronounced by some of the best of oculists, as hopeless. She is now a walking advertisment for you, as the ease speaks for itself. Miss Roberts wishes me to e^y she feels truly gratelul for receiving thiough Divine Providence and your skill, the greatest of earthly blessings. Truly yours, O. KEYS. The above letter, as well as other previous letters, was sent me by Rev. O. Keys. — Miss Roberts being left an orphan, he very kindly took it upon himself to report the case to me from time to time. 1 select his last letter as a reference, because it describes one of the most complicated cases 1 have treated tor some time, and may be considered a case of congenital blindness. One thing I will mention, viz: the eye at first was cover- ed with a hard, thick film, there was also a lenticular cataract, commonly termed a deep-seated cataract, which proves the power of the principle of absorption, when ere, only en should vill reach .higanc your pj. • ve again s Roberts , now she ic needle. at least blind bi - miracle : ed at the unced by is now a for itself. gratelul )ur skill, ^EYS. :eis, was eing left to report describes tor Sonne tlindness. ascover- enlieular ;t, which >n, when fighlly applied. It also proves that if such cases are cured, those of a nnore sinnple character can be more easily managed. I Hild also mention that 1 have never seen Miss R. or D» aibro who gives the following letter, showing that persons at a distance can be treated quite as successfully by letter, provided the case is accurately described, as those near, who see me personally. Respectlully yours, GEO. F. RAMSDELL. Vecaturville, Tcmu, May\8th, 1860. Dear Sir,— I again avail myself of an opportunity of addressing you in regard to my Deafness which you have been some time treating, and 1 may say successfully treat- ing loo, for 1 consider that 1 am entirely restored to ipy hearing, whereas, belore I commenced the useot your re- medies, 1 could scarcely hear anything. As you gave me but little encouragement of success in your first letter, ol course, I leel happily disappointed m the result, I am, rtspectfully, your obedient servant, A. M. YARBRO, M.D. Decatur ville, Tenn., June 20th, i860. «5iBj— Your very kind letter of the 9th inst. is to hand and duly noticed. In answer to which you are perfectly at li- ^ berty to use my name or any of my letters to you, in any | way you may see fit in giving publicity to the wonderful cure, as 1 certainly deem it a very extraordinary cure, or should you desiie it, I am more than willing to give you a I certificate ofthe facts duly attested by othersofmy acquain- j tance. The letters that I have written to you heretolbre, l perhaps have not stated the facts as fully and minutely as might be, having been cured myself, and knowiiig the pnn- 10 mal%l^ZtT"' -^"^ treatment, I am anxious that others may see that there is no humbug in it. Money could not ther can 1 ever repay you the debt of gratitude 1 owe. annl V M I'nJl^ °^ ^' *'*'^" '" '">' neighborhood ihat will apply to you soon. Respectfully yours, A. M. YARBRO, M.D. I send you the two above letters from Doctor Yarbro. in F m X"'^ ^A ""'"^ ?i^^' ^"3^ ««°d references and letter" of hSh «t«nH ^°"- I?' ^'"« ^ "'^^'^^^ "^«"' « physician con'lt ce l'"^r ^«^^^--"«' - ^-^^ you Id have fnrl^h!. b"^ ^^"u^'' '? 'h'« Pa«"P^let is one he sent me be- "!^I ? h.m 10 allow me to make public the result of his ^ase in which you see he gives me this liberty. You will of Z f '*; ^A r^ ^'"^'y °^«'-« ^o give me "a certincate of the facts duly attested by others of his acquaintance » yet 1 do not see fit to trouble him with this, for I believe f not^hJ'w'nV'"!'." perfectly satisfactory 'to every onel Ln ', tf ' ^^ "^^''"^ ^" ^"^^^^'" ^"y questions in rela' 1'" " '^""fV ^.^' 'r '^"^" '^^^ ^'"« copies of those he sent me, and by them I trust many will be as fortunate as he has been, for this object they are sent you. MR. TAINTER'S LETTER. To whom it may concern. Being perfectly and permanently restored to hearinj? myselt, alter suffering with deafness, and all the uuplea- sa.it, annoying symptoms for fifteen years, I cannot, of course, re.use or hesitate in making a few statements in re at.on to my case, for the benefit of those who may be amicied, as I know of no maladv more trying to the busi- n-^ss man, or any other prison, than that of aeafnest. lat others could not lent, nei« owe. that will , M.D. arbro, in id letters hysician ill have me be- c. as re- Tie after It of his ifou will riifjcate itance,'* believe ry one ; in reia- of those Ktunale hearini^ unplea- nnot, of ents in may be le busi- !atne$fl. 11 What I sincerely wish now, is, to feel thai I have not only done my whole duty to the people, in relation to this mat- tei, but also to express publicly my gratitude to Dr. Geo. u ^i'"^^^'^ ^"»' what he has given me. Suppose a person should come to your place of business at the very time you were mvolved with deep embarrassments and perplexities, and should place in your hands a check for five thousand dol ars, or more, would you not consider this man a bene- factor? Now, Dr. Ramsdell has given me what five thousand, or even ten thousand, would not purchase, and how can [ help, at least, expressing gratitude. Therefore, {>eople cannot accuse me of being actuated by any selfish or pecuniary motive in relation to Dr. Ramsdell, for his reputation is already gained by his skill, and needs no putts; but knowing the position of suffering people from my own experience, i do feel that I may be justified in making the abr/e, and following statements, trusting people will understand and appreciate my motives. I know there must be a great many people situated pre- cisely as I was. Before coming under the treatment of J^r. K. I have tried this and that remedy, this and that Doctor, many of which proved not only unprofessional, but unprincipled men, not receiving any help whatever; 1 iiatuially became very sceptical, and had but little con- fidence in any one, before coming under the treatment of Dr. R. ; I sojn satisfied myself that he was a gentleman, laboring tionestly and respectably in his profession, also,* regularly educated phybician ; this I know, for I have seen his Diploma, received from one of the best medical col- leges in the country. The reader will not think strange of my noticing theae facts, when they keep in mind the motive of my doing so, that 18 to transfer to you my experience in this matte*. One reason for saying as much aa I have, is in ordu to answer at once, questions that have been asked me by ..,.,.. ... • ■ctzinxjn IV my iJVt'ii CoSc. 1 Head Statements may in many instances be perfectly latisltc- 12 tory, and save them the trouble of writing me, yet I wish to be distinctly understood that it would give me pleasure to answer at any time other questions relative to my case, or to the Doctor. I will only add, in relation to Dr. Ramsdell, that he does not cuie eveiy case of deafness, neither does he profess to cure in every case. He has no " cure-alls,^' but 1 believe he treats every case he undertakes upon scientific princi- ples, and that, only, whejiever he is sure of success. It is my opinion, that whoever may be in trouble with the Ear or Eye, and should feel disposed to consult Dr. II. in relation to ihe same, they will ever be treated honestly and candidly, and should there be any disappointment from his representations, it will be a happy one, lor I believe he ever means to put the worst side out in representing a case. My belief is this, unless we have some assurance of a man's honor, skill, &c., ur)der whose care we may wish to place ourselves, we have no right to trust such a man. After reading whatever Di. R. may send you. ard corresponding with him, &c. &c., unless you should have some degree of confidence in him, my advice is, have nothing to do with him. I hope he will continue to conduct himself in a manner worthy the confidence and good will of the people as well as that of the profession. I will also say, it is about four years since Dr. R. first opened my ears, yet once within this time I took a severe cold, and the drum of the ear became collapsed, and 1 was quite deaf again for a while, but on sending to Philadelphia to the Doctor for more medicine, I soon got them open again, and now my hearing is perfect in every respect, the ranging in my eais all gone, my head feels clear and plea- sant, and plenty of healthy wax. I would also try and give you every particular relative t© the cause, &c , of my deafness, but the Doctor, know- ing moie (tbuui this ihau tiiyseif, l will hubmil ihis pait to him, and to it. In con for me, a several above sti to comp( instance)! We, Tainte ing him we are f feet, thr( delphia, statemer lion to ll to do ih-i Many given fi Enijland reader w tbo^e of 13 !t I winh pleasure my case, t he does •rofeas to I believe r princi- ss. ble with It Dr. R. honestly iftDt from believe enlinja; a ssurance we may t such a you, ar(4 lid have is, have I manner 5 as well . R. first a severe nd 1 was ladelphia leni open >pect, the and plea- relafive r, know- is pari io him, and he can say whatever he may see fit in relation to 11. In connection with the above, I think it may be well for me, and more satisfactory to the reader, to send you several names of those who know me, certifying to the above statement, Sec. Tnis, I think, would be better thin to compe' the people to take my word alone, as in many instances* would be a perfect stranger to the reader. P peclfully yours, (Signed) ALBERT TAINTER, Boston, Mass, We, the undersigned, having known Mr. Albert Tainter, of Boston, Mass., for several years, and know- ing him to have been very d^af for fifteen years, or more, we are pleased to be able to say bis hearing is now per- fect, throuirh the skill of Dr. Gen. F. RaiTisdell, of Phila- dnlphia, Pa. We are also able to say, that whatever statements Mr. Tainter may feel disposed to make in rela- tion to the matter, nnay be perfectly reliabln, and disposed to do that which may be for the benefit of others. (Signed) ALEXANDER GREGG. S. L. STERXES. M. G. TAINTER. C. T. BENSON. L. W. WILLSON. J. J. MUNROE. CHARLES VViUT. F. A. NICHOLS. J. BENSON. Many more interesting reports from those cured could be given from the Southern, Middle, Western, and New En-jland States, but this will not be necessary, as the reader will see at once, if cases like these can be leached. those of partial deafness or blindness in most instances H would yieltl very readily. Indeed, it would aeem folly for me to send you a long catalogue of letters, leferences, &c., &c., for ail thai is necessary is to give you a fair repre- sentation ot what has been, and may be done ; this I de- sire to do. I have any quantity of letters from patients cured, and partially so, which would keep a person read- ing any lenu;th of lime, should they not wish to read much over one year. In a word, 1 desire to do everything I can for the people in a fair, honorable way, and 1 trust they will appreciate my motives. Mr. Tainter very kindly gives me the above letters, as he thinks, by so domg", it would give more satisfaction than by writing a simple statement, as it answers many ques- tions that people so often ask him ; yet he says in his letter, «' It would give me pleasure to answer any otner question that may be asked by letter or otherwise." He wishes me to say, " should any one write me, (that is to Mr. Tainter,) they had better direct the letter to Medford, Mass., as 1 would get the letter one day sooner than it directed to Boston." Medford, (which is a few miles out) being his place of residence, yet his place of business IS in Boston. The case of Mr. Tainter being a good one for me to send you for reference, inasmuch as it describes a large majority of those coming under my obseivation, and are treated with as good success, but persons will not suppose by this that the cause of their deafness must be the same as that of Mr. Tainter's to meet with success; for it is not so, as I find in treating cle>ifness a large variety of different causes and symptoms; yet, I find mcie like that of Mr. Tainter's than from any one cause. Other causes of deaf- ness are treated with as good success by using the proper remedial agents. There are causes of deafness more diffi- cult to reach ; this I ascertain when you send me the an- a,%TaTa fQ tha rinootmng in the nEmnhlet; and whatever else you may be able to mention in relation to your case. You mus cause must curable casi cases, a cle^ of the whol ther it be a fiom these i which I wil The first chronic infl; neral teveru much 10, as of course, t tympani (oi or collapsed came almos to the muco cavity, fronr tube, so tha' came so mii every case < less involve! almost para difficulties, . years of ag« very soon, a as sometimt before I can I will no^ difficulty, and remove dry scaly sii remedies, ar other morbi< that I absori the drum an tree and r«a 15 You must not suppose either that the symptoms and cause must correspond with the questions, to make it a curable case. By answering these, &c., gives nne, in most cases, a clear understanding ot the true cause, nature, Ac, ot the whole difficulty, and I will be able to tell you whe- ther it be a curable case or not. Should I not be satiptied fionn these answers, I can send you nnore to answer, alter which I will tell you frankly what 1 can do. The first cause of Mr. Tainter's deafness was from chronic inflamnnalion or irritation, in other words, a ge- neral feverish tendency among the organs of hearing, so much 10, as to dry up the natural secretion of wax, leaving of course, the ears dry ; this going on until the nnernbraiia tympani (or drum) became generally thickened, op-ujne or collapsed, so thai Ihe principal organs o( hearing be- came almost one solid mass; this irritation extending also to the mucous lining of the middle ear, and spread into the cavity, from the m >uth and fauces through the eustachian tube, so that the mucous membrane, lininsr this tube, be- came so much thickened as to close it entirely. In almost every case of deafness the auditory nerves become inoreor Ihss involved. In this case, the nerve? ot the ear became almost paralysed. Notwithstanding all these complicated dilficiilties, Mr. Tainlei being in perfect health, (yet fifty years of age), I succeeded in removing all these difficulties very soon, sooner than I have others of a similai; nature, as sometimes it takes two, three, and even four months, before I can make the hparing perfect. 1 will now simply state how 1 managed to reach all this difficulty. First of all was to use applications to soften and remove from the external ear, as far as the drum, all dry scaly subslauces, after which 1 made use of absorbant remedies, and succeeded in absorbing all the opacity and other morbid matter very soon, upon the same principle that I absorb cataracts, films, &.c., from the eye, leaving the drum and all those delicate organs in the internal ear free and r«ady to perform their natural functions. In the 16 meantime 1 was ranking use of other remedies to arouse to healthy action the nerves of the ear; also, to subdue the irritation of the mucous membrane lining the eusta- chian tube, which caused it to contract toils natural thick- ness, leaving the tube open. All the dilficulties being re- moved, the hearing began to improve, and as soon as the na- tural secretion of wax was established all was right. IMr. Tainler tells you in his letter, that by taking a severe cold he was made somewhat deaf again ; the irritation of which, caused the tympanum to collapse ; but, on sending him remedies for thai, they were again soon open, and I think put in such a way that nature herself will now be able to take care of them, and keep the hearing perfect, for he tells me, he has since taken cold and itdid not effect his hearing at all. I have been thus particular in explaining to you the na- ture, &c., of Mr Tainter's case, for while doing so 1 was explaining to you a large number of others. The case of Dr. Yarbro, was different from that of Mr. Tainter, and a very interesting one too, an nervous dei the ear dr} treat, in mt stitution is lial restorat I might r are favorab say no nior Wfite me. diseases of The lette Miss Rober can be done their worst this pamph moval, &r., which are r Many dis term of Opl by a genera arouse > subdue le posta- al thick- )eing re- s the na- ht. Mr. vere cold )f which, seiidii]^ >.n, and I i now be perfect, not effect ij the na» so 1 was at of Mr. ould give' e up too lion to it leaf than lim. ires from pamphlet 'rovinces, se of the DELL. md other also very organi/n- 17 fion. KvPM fSen, fhe nnploanant disrhnrgp can he rejijii- lafed, and the ears made healthy in this respect, rsn«) many lime- the hearing improved at the sanrie t me, yet unlexs the ottjhns remain sound, a restoration to hearing most not be expected. iJealiifSP, caused by fevers and other sickness, colds, catarrh, blows, falls, &c., are also favorable to treat, as these generally produce one or more of the difficulties which caused Mr. Tainter's deafness. There is also what is termed '* nervous deafness" which is not generally very complicated, the seat of the difficulty being confined mostly to the nerve of the ear, yet many limes the nerves are only functionally derange:e of w«ter ami ;; fiu^r. h.aammat.on is aUo produced from other humors whH-h may he in the system, or co.i fined to the eye. Grdniilate.^1 lids I find also to he very common, and the cranulations, ^ith proper remedies, are very easy to be f^moved; in la.-l, all the above d.mcul.ies mentioned are very tavorable to treat, and many others I m.«ht men ion. Amaurosis, or blindness, or partial blindness, caused by paralysis ol tt.e oplic nerve is not generally as lavoiable, yet, sometimes the sight is re^ored.or mutially re.to.ed. but it .s a hard difficulty to manage. Ihe nerve canno be restored to action as easily as the nerve ut the ot. I nm willinsj to do all I can, even u. these cases, Lui am not fond of treating them, as I so sel.lom meet wilh success. I can discriminate between these d.fficnif.es, and others by the answers to the questions I send yoi., and olher thinjis you may mention m relation to the case, either for ihe eye or ear. llespectfully yours, GEO. F. RAM6DELL. I would here observe that those horn deaf and dumb, and those made so from disease, have come under my ob- servaiion and treatment. One case o a child made deut and dumb by scarlet fever, the speech was [^^^'"red very .oon, and the hearinj; partially i others l'««''<^f«f ^'.'^^ ^T^ the hearing has been partially restored ; whether he Utte will remain permanent, is yet to be proved. I dare not eay much upon this subject for the present. Mv first object is to ascertain who can be cured and who canit, a,>d you will see I hav opened ^ way to acronr,- plish this without expense or much trouble, For peop « to come and nt a distance ily ot instant will hi as w time enablin ture and res myself fully they think b ([iiestions, i mi^ilht meni tory, ki'., I 1 will return prospect ot partial one, < Having ej deafness in r own sad ex|: minutely on they cannot I never ol success, for Ueep goo I fi sure basis u people, I would Y to make a n terest or th short a tria will give uj done, and v 1 would no like enterin medies a re had better i quires a lo think, and 19 ImiH, most Itch- r and imors LL. dumb, my ob- le dent' d very il dumb e latter ire not nd who ac<*om- peoi^'ft to come nnd see me pprsonally at the oJR- \ when beirijj nt n distance, would b- 'expensive; but, 'v hrije major- ity ot instances, answ«riii>{ the questionr. in the Ciiculnr will bt BS well as toni^wertheiii at tiiy oHioe, at the same time enabling; me to form a oorreci opinion as to the na- ture and result ot li • case; whenever I cannot snti y myself fully, I will say so. and see them at my office, if they Ihink best. Persons t.«'liiig disposed to answer ttsHse (jiiestions, in connection with olh«T paitirnhii!* ihey tiiijjht mention resppctiniij their ciise, the e-irly his- tory, &<•., nnd upon the leceipl ol tlieir cominniiicaiion, I will return a full and candi»l answer; if there is a fair prospect ot a permanent cure, I shall say so ; if only a partial one, or no cure, the person ihall know it. Having examined so many personally, and liavinsr seen deafness in all its variety of forms, in connection with my own s.ul ex|)erience, I feel competent, if the questions are minutely answered, to prescribe for those so remote that they cannot well visit me. I never offer to treat a case, unless I f^el ver sure of success, for my success is all I have to rely upon to keep gool my reputation, and this reputation is the only sure basis upon which I can rely for the good wil' of the people. I would here observe, that patients are liable oftc itimea to make a move wliich will neither be for their o\ u in- terest or the physician's, simply by giving remedies too short a trial, and not noticing any great improvesnenf, will give up discourasred, and thus lose what has i»eeri done, and very likely throw censure upon the phyMoian. 1 would now frankly advise every one, unless they feel like entering into it with sufficient interest to give th re- medies a reasonable time to accomplish the object, ley had better not take the first step. Whether your case re- quires a longer or shorter time, I shall tell you wh- i think, and shall do all I can to have the person hai»| ly 20 disappointed in the final rpsulf, and the snnall amount of money used proved to be a very profitable investment. Persons frequently ask me liow I came by their n9nne, or knew they were deaf, Sfc. I will take this opportunity to answer, by saying it is through the kindness of Post- IVIasters, Physicians, Patients, and others wbo feel injer- ested, that I receive names, and I send pamphlets to all such names. In order to assist yon in giving a full history of the case, you can answer the following questions, which will, in most cases, enable me to make up a cori*»ct diagnosis, or, in other words, find the cause of the whole trouble. 1. Tn giving the history of the case, please state if you are totally blind ; if not, how well can you distinguish objects ? 2. If you have had, or do now have, inflammation in the eyes, or sickness, or any eruptive disease, or scrofula, or humor, that might have produced the inflammation. 3. Have you had, or do you have, mnch difficulty in the head, such as pain in the head, eyes, temples, &c. ? 4. Have the lids, or do they now, look red, and bi|ve a burning, itching sensation ? and did the disease first show itsell in the lids ? 5. Do the eyes water or discbarge a thick matter, and the lids become gummy in the morning? 6. Is there a cataract deep-seated in the eye, or a film coverin g more or less of the white or pupil of the eye ? 7. Do you seem to have specks floating before the eye ? 8. Has the eye ever been wounded or injured in any way ? 9. By pressing the finger gently on the eyeball in the inner corner of the eye, does it produce light or a lumin- ous ring 1 10. How long have the eyes been diseased ? ii. Whalis your age t &c., &c. it. Do : Phrase 1 other facts name, resi same. PI Terms f Ear. Di. Montrea 1, Are wh»t natu 2; Can from each 3. Can temples ? and also v 4. Hav< disease ? 5. Hav( ears ? 6. Hav ness by w 7. Do> become n 8. Do head or e; 9. Do ] in a stoo increase t 10. Is 11. Ar 12. By you press 13. H( 21 12. Do you know the first cause of the disease ? Plfase give as direct answers as possible, and snch other facts m the case as niay be important, affixing your name, residence, town and county, before forwarding the same. Please do this in all letters. Terms for treating the Eye the same as those for the Ear. Di.ect all letters to GEO. F. RAMSDELL, M. D. Montreal, Canada EaU. QUESTIONS FOR DEAFNESS 1. Are you troubled with noise in the ears? if so, of what nature 1 2; Can you hear the ticking of a watch ? and how far from each ear ? 3; Can you hear the watch when placed upon the temples ? or when placed upon the bone, back of ihe ears ? and also when held between the teelh % 4. Have you had scarlet fever, measles, oi any eruptive disease ? 5. Have you had, or do you have, discharges fiom the ears ? 6. Have you had typhoid or typhus fever ? or any sick- ness by which the head has been much affected ? 7. Do you hear as well when you take cold, or when you become much fatigued ? 8. Do you have vertigo or dizziness, or pain in^ the head or ears ? 9. Do you have pressure in the head, particularly when in a stooping posture? and when you stoop, does this increase the noise ? 10. Is 5'our general health good ? 11. Are the ears dry? 12. By stoppinif the mouth and nose and blowing, can you press air through the ear 1 13. How long have you been deaf 1 22 15. What is the age ? l5. Do you know the first cause of the deafness? Please give as direct answers as possible, and such other Tads as may be important — affixing the name, town^ and county, and direct the letter to GEO. F. RAMSDELL M D. Montreal, Canada East. T 13 I^ 3M: 3 . If, after thoroughly investigating a case I should find a resonable prospect ol a cure, and you should feel disposed to come under treatment, I will send you one month's prescription, for I prescr ibe for one month at a time, lor ten dollars, provided the money is sent with the order; but if not sent at that time, twelve dollars is my charge to be re- mitted directly alter receiving the package, therefore vou will notice a discount of two dollars is always mads wnen the order anl money are sent together, as this me;hud saves nie much extra labour. Should there be two persons in one family, either with the eye or ear who can be cured, I will send treatment for the two, for fifteen dollars per month if the two orders are sent at the s^me time. The pre- scription I will send promptly, and if possible, by return of mail. I find many instances where persons would not be able to come under treatment only through the as- sistance of friends, in this case 1 would be glad to do a part towards assisting them, and will send to all such persons for five dollars per month. I would here observe, that some persons are disposed to send money for prescriptions when they send the history of the case. This is not the best way. First send the lull history of tht then accordii gpecting the scriptions or all letters pre a stamp to pa are very low &,c., I have bpent much matter, hopii to be of some II leasonable I would h years, not oi liave been t' delayed, ov being panic no fears sei supeisciibe< register the 1 will be re packages I A much 1 monied letti As it sonr plete a cure ever will I work, shou paying for dollars, pro ordered frc (should it 1 cure) I wi charge, on! Ejf press. 23 history of the case, and receive my answer to the same} then according to ihe encouragement 1 can give you re- specting the chance of a cure, &c, you can order pre- scriptions or not, as you nnay think best. 1 will answer all letters promptly, tor which I charge nothing if you send a stamp to pay return oostage. You will see that my terms are very low, so much ao, that afttr paying the expenses, &.C., 1 have lefl but&rnall pay for the hard labour. 1 have buent much time and money in the investigation of this matter, hoping now to enjoy the conlidence of the people, (o be of some service to them, and they feel wilhng to pay tt leasonable price for the same. I would here say, that since sending by mail for several year? not one package has been lost or miscarried. There have been two or three instances where letters have been delayed, owing to persons by whom they were sent not being particular about the direction. A person need have no fears sending money by letter, registered or not, it supeisciibed according to directions. If you preler to register the leiter containing money, at your post ottice. 1 will be responsible for the loss of such letters, also for all packages I send. A much belter way is, wherever possible, to have the monied letters sent through the " Money Order Offices." As it sometimes requires four and five months to com- plete a cure of some obstinate cases, yet in no case what- ever will I take over twenty-five dollars for the whole work, should it take even six months ; therefore, when paying for the third month you will need to send but hve dollars, provided the money is sent when the medicine is ordered from month to month. Aftei the third month, (should it reor.ir^; more time than that to complete the cure) I will ccniinue jeiuiing ihiee mDnlhfc, longer f'-ee of i-harge, only you will pay all Postaije or" expense of the Lirpress. > ' . 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