SPECIALIST IN CHRONIC DISEASES
—— Michigan Avenue
Chicago, ——, 1910.
Mr. John Smith, Vail’s Gate, Mich.
Dear Sir: In a recent letter you expressed doubt as to the merit of any treatment that could be applied in a case like yours. In view of the many disappointments which you have had I cannot criticise you for holding this opinion. It is a natural one under the circumstances.
I am not writing this letter with a view to changing, or attempting to alter in any way, your decision on this point. You have probably made up your mind on the subject, and that’s the end of it.
Despite this I am positive that you will be interested in the enclosed letters from former patients in which they express their views as to the treatment, and the results obtained in their cases. After reading these communications I shall be under obligations if you will kindly return them to me, as I would not like to lose them.
Very truly yours,
G. H. Wilkinson, M.D.
Again a plain, stamped, hand addressed envelope is also enclosed so that Mr. Smith may be put to no expense or trouble in sending back the precious letters, thousands of copies of which are kept in stock in the doctor’s office.