[1031] Grupens Origines Hannoverenses. Gott. 1740, 4to, p. 341.
[1032] “By her apothecary’s shop and still-house one may discover what real compassion the Christian-like electress showed towards the poor who were sick or infirm; for, by having medicines prepared, and by causing all kinds of waters to be distilled, she did not mean to assist only her own people and those belonging to her court, but the poor in general, whether natives or foreigners, and not for the sake of advantage or gain, but gratis and for the love of God.”—Letzners Dasselsche und Eimbecksche Chronica.—Erfurt, 1596, fol. p. 104.
[1033] This account is taken from the learned information collected by Professor Spittler, in his Geschichte Hannover. Gött. 1786, 8vo, p. 275. That the council of Göttingen began very early to pay great attention to medical institutions, is proved by the following passage from the Göttingischen Chronike of Franciscus Lubecus:—“Anno 1380, the city procured a surgeon from Eschwege, who with his servant was to be exempted from contributions and watching; and to receive clothes yearly from the council.”
[1034] Von Dalins Geschichte Schweden, übersetzt von Dahnert. 4 vols. 4to, p. 318 and 394.
[1035] Backmeister, Essai sur la Biblioth. à St. Pétersb. 1776, 8vo, p. 37.
[1036] Constantinus Porphyrogen. de Ceremoniis Aulæ Byzantinæ. Lipsiæ, 1751, fol. i. p. 270.
[1037] Bibliotheca Botan. i. p. 244. Ricettario di dottori dell’ arte e di medicina del collegio Florentino, all’ instantia delli Signori Consoli della università delli speciali. Firenz. 1498, fol. Maittaire. Primum, quantum repperi, dispensarium.
[1038] Introductio in Artem Medicam. Helmstadii, 1687, 4to, p. 375.
[1039] C. G. Kestneri Bibliotheca Medica, Jenæ, 1746, 8vo, p. 638.