"I do verily think there is not any other medicine whatsoever so effectual to restore a crazy constitution, and cheer a dreary mind, or so likely to subvert that gloomy empire of the spleen (Sect. 103) which tyrannizeth over the better sort (as they are called) of these free nations, and maketh them, in spite of their liberty and property, more wretched slaves than even the subjects of absolute power, who breathe clear air in a sunny climate."
Siris:A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries
At least 9 entries in the ESTC (1744, 1747).<br>
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First published in Dublin in 1744. See <u>A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar-Water</u> (London: C. Hitch and C. Davis, 1744). &lt;<a href="http://estc.bl.uk/T9088">Link to ESTC</a>&gt;&lt;<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=tf2G6mJxGXkC">Link to 2nd edition in Google Books</a>&gt;