From Thomas Beddoes to Erasmus Darwin   July or August-1794

I published, just before I went to Ireland, a little book of directions for poor people respecting health. It was principally to dissuade them from plunging their chilled children into a warm temperature. Two small editions have been sold, and I am going to print a third. I do not believe that you have seen it. I thought it trifling and did not expect the sale that it has had. Perhaps the plain style recommended it, perhaps the fame of Isaac Jenkins.