Mesmerism in India

MESMERIC FACTS

REPORTED BY JAMES ESDAILE, M. D.

Sir—Before proceeding to join the army, I have the pleasure of sending you a résumé original: "resume"; a summary or review of my mesmeric Mesmerism, named after Franz Mesmer, was an early form of hypnotism used in the 19th century as a medical treatment and surgical anesthetic. practice during the last eight months.

My experience has demonstrated the remarkable and beneficial influence exerted by Mesmerism over the physical health original: "constitution" of the people original: "Natives" of Bengal. I hope that painless surgical operations, along with other advantages, are their natural birthright, of which they will no longer be deprived.

Duty calls me to another and more extensive field of work, where I hope to explore this curious and interesting subject in all its practical details. I also hope to determine to what extent other groups original: "varieties" of mankind are capable of being benefited by this natural curative power.