The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-02
DISEASES OF THE EVE.

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Executive Office, Frankfort, KY, Nov 2lst, 1852
Hon. Els S. Conway, Governor of Arkansas: Dear
sir: Dr. Lafayette Yates visits your State for the pur-
pose of extending his practice in treating diseases OF
the eye. He gentleman of the highest respecta-
bty, physician learned in his professions, and an
ocuist distinguished for the success which has attend
ed his treatment Of diseased eyes The testimonials
which he ard his partner Or. Gentry have received
in this State are of the highest character; and
yon that Dr. is justly entitled to the and OF
all who des'e to alleviate the condition OF those who
feel the Of that great and esllmnbe blessing sight
DR.. Yates will also present You other, and perhaps
stronger evidences of his skill ocust. We feel
assured that to convince you and the citizens OF your
State that what have here said is to the letter,
all he needs is opportunity to make a practical ex-
hbon of his skill. Asking OF you the favor OF Civ
ing him such aid as may be in your power and beev-
ing that in doing your exertions will greatly tend TO
the relief of unfortunate class OF persons every
where to be found we have the honor to subscribe
ourselves, very respectfully, your excelency's obedi
ent servant, l.. w POW ELL.
J. P. METcALFE, Sec'y State of Ky.
For the benefit of DR.. Lafayette Yates and all who
may be SO unfortunate require his services make
this statement of facts: Nv wife for and
half afflicted with diseased eyes OF the most painful
character. During great part of the time she was
unable to distinguish member Of the tamily from
another She was treated by several eminent physci-
ans, some of whom live in this place. Despalring OF
obnining relief here she went to the east and consul
ted several physicians of reputation as oculsts, from
whom she received little no encouragement.
therefore take pleasure in saying to those whose eyes
are diseased that they will find greatly to their inter-
est to call DR.. l.. Yates. Given under my hand at
Louisville Ky, this 18th July, 1854. c. P. BACON
We, the undersigned citizens of Frankfort, ky,were
on the 25th of October last, called upon by Dr. j. B.
Gentry to examine four patients afflicted with sore
eyes Of the most vruent character, and who were
about be placed under his treatment for their ecov
cry. We did so examine them, and found them at
hicted in the most deplorabe manner, their eyes were
dim and shadowy in their appearance, andthey SEEM
ed to suffer the intense and excrucat,Dg pam
the disease having existed with of them as far
back as four years, preventing them from attending to
any business during the period. We have been au
horsed by those patients certify tina. in the ncred
ble short time of four weeks they well, and that
they certify in language too strong and torcbe
the gratitude they feel for the immense benefit they de-
rived from the scientific manner in VIII; oh Dr.. Gentry
has treated theirdsease. Wetherefore recommend him
to the patronage Of all who afflicted in like man
ner l.. w. POWELL, Governor.
r. C. WINTERS NTH, Treasurer.
]. SWIGERT, Clerk Court of Appeals.
Nov. %, 1852. THOS. :. PAGE, Auditor of State.
| have, during the past summer spent large por-
ton of my time in Dr. Yates Office, and have seen and
conversed with many of his patients, some of whom
had been entirely incapacitated for business for years
by disease their eyes, under his treatment they have
speedily recovered and now enjoying clear sight,
and entire capacity for business. look upon many
of his cures as being the most remarkable have ever
witnessed. | would therefore say that that all who
have diseased eyes will find greatly to their interest
to avail themselves Of his skill.
March 10, 1855. A. C. SCOTT.
We have also the certificates, equally expressive of
our ability the above of the following gentlemen:
J. P Metcafe, secretary Of of Kentucky; judges
Hise, Marshall Simpson, Crenshaw, together with ma
ny respectable citizens both of Kentucky and Missouri.
/ Operations for Cataract, Strabismus, and Ptyrgion
performed in the most satisfactory manner.
could furnish the public with hundreds of certf-
Gates of the most remarks able cases. The above how
sufficient for any reasonable man or woman.
hope therefore that those who affected will avail
themselves of my treatment as possible in or
der that they may be cured before | leave. Terms
made known in all before prescribing | be
seen at the Commercial Hotel or at Mer's drug
store. apr4-1m