Note 45 — PART I. OF THE GENERAL CAUSES OF DISEASES. (continued 2)

Mr. Pot, in his surgical observations, mentions a disease which he calls the chimney-sweeper’s cancer, as it is almost peculiar to that unhappy set of people. This he attributes to neglect of cleanliness, and with great justice. I am convinced, that if that part of the body which is the seat of this cruel disease was kept clean by frequent walking, it would never happen. The climbing boys, as they are called, are certainly the most miserable wretches on the face of the earth; yet, for cleaning chimnies, no such persons are necessary.