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still to be achieved, but much of this work could be done by Fellows or Associates in Japan, China, or India. Moreover, it would be almost impossible to assemble in one place all the scholars whose co-operation may be needed. 

It is hardly necessary to add that before the definite launching of the Institute, we should try to unite all chances of success. The work could be started on a small scale, and during that preparative period the organization of other similar institutes might be thoroughly studied and advantage be taken from all their experience. The institutions where most is to be learned are the "Institut für Geschichte der Medizin" directed by Karl Sudhoff, and perhaps the Institute founded by the late Karl Lamprecht, both in Leipzig, and also the museums quoted above. 

The Institute could be annexed to one of the great universities or learned institutions of this country, or it could remain independent. As a matter of policy, it would be unadvised to forego its independence, unless some substantial advantage were to be gained by it. The mere fact of being associated with a famous institution is not an advantage for an Institute that aims at being known and valued for its own merits. 

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