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 TESTIMONIALS 
 
 IN 1 A Vol It l>^ 
 
 GEORGE S. MEE. 
 
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TESTIM0NIAI8 
 
 IN FAVOUR OF 
 
 GEOEGE S. MEE. 
 
 CANDIDATE FOE THE CHAIE OF 
 LOGIC AND MENTAL AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY 
 
 IN 
 
 KINGSTON, C.W. 
 
TESTIMONIALS. 
 
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 From Robert BucnAKAN, A.M., /V«A.,or of Locjic and Mcioric in 
 the University of Glmyow. 
 
 Mr George S. Mee was a Matriculated Student in the 
 Pubhc Logic Class of the University of Glasgow, through- 
 out session of CoUege 1855-56. In all the departments of 
 the business of the Course he was eminently and equally 
 djstmguished ; and, at the close of the session, the highest 
 place in hu division of the class was adjudr-^d to him by the 
 votes of his fellow-students. Since he ..v. College; Mr 
 Mee has not been under my personal observation! but f 
 have reason to know that he has continued zealously to 
 cultivate the branches of study which were his favourites, 
 and in which he exceUed, during his attendance at the VnC 
 versity From my recollections of the acuteness and intelli- 
 gence displayed by him in the examinations and compositions 
 of he class, and of his taste for, and special acquaintance 
 with these subjects m particular, I know few whom I should 
 consider so well qualified as Mr. Mee to conduct with suc- 
 cess the studies of youth in the kindred branches of Logic 
 and Metaphysics, m any of the higher educational institu- 
 tions of our country. 
 
 ROB. BUCHANAN, M.A., 
 
 Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in the University of Glasgow. 
 Akdfillavne, Dunoon, Jnhf 2-kth, 18C2. 
 
Fnm JoHEPii D. Everrtt, A.M., (Honours in Lof/ic, Moral PhUo- 
 sojthi/, fic.) Professor of Mathemntirs, Natural Philosophy, and 
 Astronomy in Kim/s College, Windsor, Nora Scotia; Author of 
 " The Philosophy of Teaching, or Psychology in its relation to In- 
 tellectual Culture." 
 
 Ipswich, July Slst, 1862. 
 
 IIavino been intimately acquainted with Mr. Ororge S. 
 Mee, as a fellow-student in the University of Glasgow, in 
 the years 1855-6, I can speak with the utmost confidence 
 as to his philosophical attainments ; and I have no hesita- 
 tion in saying that they are such as pre-eminently qualify 
 him for a Chair of Mental or Moral Science. 
 
 He obtained the first prizp in the senior division of the 
 Logic Class (which includes Mental Science) by the unani- 
 mous votes of his class-mates, a circumstance of extremely 
 rare occurrence ; obtaining also the senior prize for an Essay 
 on a given subject in the same class, and the University 
 Silver Medal, open to all students in Logic and Moral Philo- 
 sophy, for an Essay on the Distinction between the Reason 
 and the Understanding. These honours were gained in his 
 first year at Glasgow. In the second year he was no less 
 distinguished as a student in the class of Moral Philosophy ; 
 but being compelled by illness to retire before the end of 
 the session, he was disqualified from obtaining prizes. 
 
 Mr. Meb was universally regarded by his fellow-stu- 
 dents as a man of remarkable philosophical power; and 
 from the numerous opportunities which I had of conversing 
 with him upon points which arose in the course of our philo- 
 soi)liicai studies, I can testify to his singular power of 
 mental analysis, the habitual precision of his language, and 
 the vigour of his style. 
 
 His genial temper and rich powers of conversation 
 made him friends among all classes of students, and would 
 soon render him at home in any British Colony. 
 
 I can conscientiously recommend Mr. Meb as a man 
 remarkably Well qualified to fill the vacant Chair in Queen's 
 
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College, Kingston; and I feel assured that so long as he 
 occupies the post, the College will bear a high reputation 
 as a School of Philosophy. 
 
 J. D. EVERETT, M.A. 
 
 Profewor of MtttheniftticB, Natural PhiloNopliy and AMnmoniy 
 iu Kiug's College, Windsor, Nova ScotU. 
 
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 From William Williams, B.A., (Wrangler); Scholar of Trinity 
 College, Cambridge ; Annistaut ProfvHsor of Mathemaiics iu the 
 Uuieersity of (iluHyow. 
 
 JOINVILLK-DK-PONT, Prh </«■ /Vim, 
 '21th Aiiyunt, 1862. 
 
 I UNDERSTAND that ^fr. G. S. Mee is a Candidate for the 
 Chair of Logic and Moral Philosopliy at Queen's College, 
 Kingston, and I feel great pleasure iu bearing testimony to 
 his qualifications for that office. 
 
 I was at Glasgow University one year with Mr. Mee, 
 and I well r -ember the singular pre-eminence he attained 
 m the Logo Class that year, not only by his able treat- 
 ment, on paper, of the regular exercises prescribed to the 
 students, but also by his ready and profound discussion of 
 any difficult question that might casually occur in the daily 
 oral examinations of the class. So high was the opinion 
 entertained of him that he was unanimously voted the first 
 pnze by his fellow-students, and was also paid a singularly 
 high compliment by the Professor of Logic at the general 
 distribution of prizes, at the end of the session. Tliese and 
 the other high University distinctions won by Mr. M»E 
 proved that his talents for metaphysical studies were of the 
 highest order, and procured for him throughout the Uni- 
 versity the reputation of being a profound and mature 
 philosopher. From what I know of his taste, capabilities, 
 
and porsoniil qualifications, I hclicvo Iiim to lie ominontly 
 fitted to dischm-ge the duties of the post ho now solicits. 
 
 W. WILLIAMS, B.A., 
 
 Scholar of Trinity College, (Jambridga 
 
 FS'om GEonoK lUnnY Palmer, Esquire, A.M., Barrbter.at-Luw ; 
 First I'rizc-man in Ltyic, First Prize-man in Moral Philimphu 
 and Silver Medallist of Glasgow Univernty. 
 
 London, 3, Waterloo Place, Pall-Mall, 
 30<A July, 1862. 
 
 The Rev. George S. Mee being, as I understand, a can- 
 didate for the Chair of Logic and Philosophy in Queen's 
 College, Kingston, the estimate of his qualifications for that 
 oflSce entertained by an old fellow-student and friend of 
 somp years standing is hereby offered respectfully, and with 
 a sincerity becoming so responsible an act, to those gentle- 
 men who may have to confer that appointment. 
 
 Gentlemen, that estimate is a very high one. From per- 
 sonal intercourse, frequently devoted to friendly argument 
 and not unprofitable speculation; from the perusal of essays 
 and dissertations on metaphysical subjects contributed by 
 Mr. Mee; as well as from the general, I may indeed say, 
 the unanimous opinion of those better able to judge than 
 nayself, I consider Mr. Mee a sound dialectician, in ratio- 
 cination subtle and comprehensive ; a conscientious thinker, 
 at the same time catholic in spirit; while the sustained 
 power and clear diction exhibited in his public discourses 
 induce me to believe that he would prove a successful 
 teacher. 
 
 The College honours bestowed upon Mr. Mee by the 
 suffrages of his fellow-students, as well as by the acljudica- 
 
tion of the Professors, may be referred to as proofs of his 
 eminence as a student. Those nho knew him personally 
 Iiad other and better reasons for tlieu- esteem and exiMJcta- 
 tions. I would mention specially that Mr. Mee was, I 
 beheve, one of the founders— was, at all events, one of 
 the most useful and distinguished members— of the Literary 
 and Philosophical Society— a College Society to which only 
 the best men had the inclination or courage to seek admis- 
 sion. 
 
 Mr. Mee has made the mental and moral sciences his 
 special study, and is, in my opinion, well qualified to under- 
 take the office of a public teacher of philosophy. 
 
 G. HARRY PALMER, M.A., 
 
 Baniator-ut-Law. 
 
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 From Brn Thomas Williams, Esquire, A.M., Barrister-at-Law ; 
 Stiver Medallist of Glmgow Uuiccrnitj/. 
 
 Mb. George S. Mee has been known to me for several 
 years. I have also heard much of him from others; 
 and am well acquainted with the position which he took 
 at the Glasgow University, where he was one of the most 
 distinguished students of his day. At this University he 
 obtained the highest prizes in Logic and Metaphysics. 
 His mind is philosophic in its character, and his mode 
 of expression is at the same time accurate and fluent. 
 I believe that ho possesses, in a marked degree, the power 
 of imparting to others the learning of which he is himself 
 possessed. I have long had a sincere regard for Mr. 
 
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 Mee's character as a gentleman, and admiration for his 
 abilities and scholarly attainments. I feel assured that 
 if elected to the Professorship for which he appUes, he 
 would confer honour upon those who had the discrimina- 
 tion to nominate him to it. 
 
 B. T. WILLIAMS. 
 
 10, New Square, Lincoln's Inn, 
 London, SOth My, 1862. 
 
 From Ou) Class-mates in Logic and Moral Philosophy. 
 
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 Glasgow, Slst July, 1862. 
 
 Rev. George S. Mee. 
 Dear Sir, 
 
 We, who were formerly your Class- 
 mates in the University of Glasgow, have great pleasure 
 in expressing the very high opinion we entertain of your 
 char.xter, ability, and acquirements. Your profound and 
 philosophical acquaintance with almost every branch of 
 mental and moral science, and your powers of critical, 
 expository, and controversial statement were such as to 
 excite our warmest admiration. With subjects of general 
 enquiry you were hardly less familiar. 
 
 We think you endowed with those rare qualities so 
 essential to an effective teacher; and further, we do not 
 hesitate to say that you would, in our opinion, fill the 
 position of a Professor of Philosophy with the greatest 
 credit. 
 
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 It is our earnest hope that you will be successful in 
 your present application. 
 
 We are, Deab Sib, 
 
 Yours very sincerely, 
 
 DAVID BRAND. 
 
 GEO. PATERSON. 
 
 JAs. B. RUSSELL B.A., M.D., CM. 
 
 JAMES PATTEN, M.A. " 
 
 A. CRUM MACLAE. 
 
 G. JAMES MORRISON, C.E. 
 
 WILLIAM MUNSIE. 
 
 JOHN G. ERASER, M.A. 
 
 JOHN McNeil. 
 
 JAMES BOYD, Member of the Faculty 
 of Procurators, Glasgow. 
 
 ROBERT BLACK, M.A. 
 
 GEORGE R. MATHER, M.D. 
 
 WALTER WHYTE. 
 
 ANDREW ORR. 
 
 WALTER WILUAMSON. 
 
 J. M. ROBERTSON, Memher of the 
 Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow. 
 
 DAVID PALMER, B.A. 
 
 WALTER ROBERTS, M.A. 
 
 JAMES GRAY. 
 
 ROBt. workman ORR. 
 
 GEORGE COPLAND, M.A. 
 
 JOHN MACINTYRE. 
 
 GAVIN MARTIN, M.A. 
 
 JOHN GILMOUR. 
 
 JOHN M. MILLS. 
 
 DANIEL TENNANT, B.A. 
 
 JOHN BLACKLOCK. 
 
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 From Alkxandeu Harvey, A.M., M.D., fm-mrhj Lecturer, some- 
 time on the Inntitiites and afterwards on the Practice of Medicine, 
 and now Profsfor of Materia Medico, in the University of 
 Aberdeen ; Author of " Letters on Administrative Reform of 
 Medical Schools and Examining Boards," " Trees and their 
 Nature," " On the Relation of Psychology to Physiology," g-c. 
 
 It gives me very sincere pleasure to bear my humble 
 testimony to the qualifications of the Kev. George S. 
 Mee, of this place, for the Chair of Logic and Moral 
 Philosophy in Queen's College University, IGngston. 
 
 Several years ago, at a time when I resided in the 
 south of England, Mr. Mee became known to me, through 
 correspondence with friends in Aberdeen, as a thinker 
 and expositor, of the first order, in the department of 
 Metaphysics, Psychology, and Logic ; as a man thoroughly 
 conversant with the Philosophy of Dr. Keid, Bishop 
 Butler, Sir William Hamilton, and others in this country, 
 as well as with the Philosophy of the German School; 
 as himself a staunch supporter of our National Philosophy, 
 and gifted in a singularly high degree with the power 
 of unfolding and applying its principles, and of imbuing 
 his hearers with a taste for it. 
 
 And since my return to Aberdeen, two years ago, to 
 occupy a Chair in this University, all that I have seen 
 and learnt of Mr. Mee, directly and indirectly, has 
 served only to enhance the estimate I had previously 
 ^een led to form of him, in the relations just adverted 
 to. From intercourse I have had with him, as well as 
 from opportunities I have oo asionally enjoyed of hearing 
 him preach, I have always been struck with his clear 
 tliinking and lucid exposition on subjects which to most 
 minds arc more or less abstruse and difficult, and with 
 his judicious ap])lication of Mental and Moral Science 
 to Christian Faith and Duty. 
 
 But perliaps no better illustration of his gifts as a 
 thinker and speaker can well be given than the fact— which 
 
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 many in this town could testify to the truth of— namely, 
 this, that Mr. Mee has, for occasional voluntary hearers 
 every Sunday evening, in his own Chapel, large numbers 
 of the more distinguished of our University students, of 
 all Denominations, and in every Faculty. 
 
 Personally, I should much regret Mr. Meb's removal 
 from Aberdeen. Still, I should exceedingly rejoice in his 
 appointment to a Chair so entirely in keeping with his own 
 tastes as that for which he is a candidate, and in which, I 
 am persuaded, he would be found not merely a good teacher, 
 but a good <mtner— successful in an eminent degree in in- 
 forming the minds of his pupils, and, no less, in guiding 
 them in the culture and discipline of their own minds. 
 ALEX. HARVEY, A.M., M.D. 
 
 . Professor of Materia Medica, in the University of Aberdeen. 
 Abeudeen, July 30, 1862. 
 
 From RoBEKT Rattray, M.D., Medical Superintendent of the Aber- 
 deen Royal Infirmary ; formerly Lecturer on Materia Medica in 
 University and Kiny's College, 
 
 Aberdeen, 30<A July, 1862. 
 My Dear Sir, 
 
 As you have informed me that vou 
 have applied for the Chair of Logic and Moral Philosopliy 
 m Queen's College, Kingston, Upper Canada, I beg to 
 say that, while I should regret your lea^•ing Aberdeen, 
 It would give me much pleasure were you appointed to 
 a i)lace for wliieh I believe you to be well qujilified, 
 and which I know is so much 'suited to your tastes and 
 habits of thouirjit. 
 
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 I am aware that you possess testimonials of your 
 fitness for such a situation from persons who are in the 
 highest degree capable of judging of your qualifications. 
 It IS also consistent with my knowledge that the depart^, 
 ments of science which, if elected to the Professorship, 
 you would be called on to teach are those to which, for 
 a considerable part of your studentship, your attention 
 was most enthusiastically and successfully devoted; and 
 that during the time you have been in Aberdeen your 
 critical ability, when directed to these subjects, has been 
 fully acknowledged by people in this quarter whose 
 opinions on such matters are entitled to much respect. 
 Further, my dear Sir, permit me to say that you have 
 gained the esteem and friendship of many respectable 
 persons here, of various religious denominations, all of 
 whom I am sure would be much gratified should you 
 succeed in getting a settlement of which both your in- 
 telligence and amiable disposition make you worthy. 
 With best wishes for your success, 
 
 I remain. My Dear Sie, 
 
 Yours very truly, 
 ROBERT RATTRAY, M.D., &c. 
 The Rev. Geobge S. Mee. 
 
 From James A. Steel, M.D. 
 
 I BEG to State that I have enjoyed the friendship of the 
 Rev. Georoe S. Mee, of Aberdeen, for several years, and 
 have had frequent opportunities of interchanging thoughts 
 with him on most sul)jccts that interest tliinkinur men. 
 
 
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 During many pleasant interviews, I have often luul 
 occasion to admire the acuteness of his intellect, the wide 
 rarge of his attainments, and the lucid manner in which he 
 handled ahstruse psychological questions. I consider, in- 
 deed, that he both possesses a logical capacity of the highest 
 order and so rare a genius for metaphysical research as 
 pre-eminently to qualify him for the elucidation of sub- 
 jects connected with Mental Philosophy. 
 
 J. A. STEEL, M.D. 
 
 Aberdeen, SOth July, 1862. 
 
 From the Rev. George Jamieson, A.M., Minister of the Parish of 
 Old Machar; Author of " The Essentials of Philosophy^' 
 
 Old Aberdeen, July 30, 1862. 
 The Eev. Mr. Mee of Aberdeen has intimated to me his 
 desire to become a candidate for the Chair of Logic and 
 Moral Philosophy in Queen's CoUege, Kingston, Canada. 
 I should suppose that few applicants will be found better 
 qualified than he is for such an appointment. Having a 
 mind highly stored with the varied acquisitions of literary 
 and scientific truth ; having a remarkable power of research 
 in probing the foundations of truths ; having the gift of 
 generalization for the analysis of truth, which he has un- 
 sparingly cultivated ; having the faculty of tracing the 
 relationships of truth with great acuteness, so as the more 
 clearly to set forth the region and the source of error; 
 having given considerable attention to the abstract studies 
 of Mental Science since he quitted the University of Glas- 
 gow,— Mr. Mee is a man fitted above most men I know 
 for the functions of a Professor of Logic and Philosophy. 
 
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 hf nil •.• '"' """". "^^'^ *^^ ^"^^h^'- »«>«« ""bued with 
 the narrow idiosyncracies of denominationalism. and one 
 man less hkely than another to introduce any Soselr 
 lantieswjich happen to divide Protestantism iTtodopS: 
 tTM ev^" ] '^"^^^^ ^^ ^« --* faithful and C 
 
 ^ Knowing therefore, Mr. Mee's tastes and tendencies 
 to lie very much ^.'ithin the sphere of the Lo^cal belS 
 
 inhisentareaptitudeforteachingtherein, andfeeW^^^^^ 
 that with his varied attainments and acute powers 1,fS 
 cination, he would do honour to a Chair of Mentd PhJo!" 
 phy in any University, I have great pleasure in givW mv 
 noTslS' '' -ommendatiot for^he office 'S"h^ 
 
 GEORGE JAMIESON, 
 
 Minister of Old Machar. 
 
 -FVoTO //ie Rkv. Robert Ft TWT M a /-rr . , . 
 
 «A ^ I*-- . '^"^ TLiNT, M.A., (Honours in Zooic mid Philo^n 
 
 Mv Dbau Mke, ^^^^^^^^^^-.•^"^i' 15.A 1862. 
 
 with Prmoin^l T •** I, i.* x^!" °°* personally acquainted 
 Jith Frmcipal Leitch, but I shaU have much pleasure in 
 deed, m writing to him strongly in your favour ' 
 
 I wish very strongly that you may obtain this appointment' 
 and think you far more than qualified for it. ^^ """"'"*' 
 V • • • . 
 
 Yours sincerely, 
 
 R. FLINT. 
 
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 KiLCONQUHAR MaNSE, Ji.Jy 30, 18fi2. 
 
 • • • I Sincerely wish you installed Professor 
 of Logic and Moral Philosophy, and I have no doubt that 
 you would bring up some pearls of price from the "vasty 
 deep" of consciousness. 
 
 Rev. Gko. S. Mek. 
 
 I am, my dear Mee, 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 R. FLINT. 
 
 From tU Rev. John Peden Bell, Minister of the United Prcshytcrian 
 Congregation ofMidmar; Senior Prizeman in Moral PhiLoph, 
 Src of Glasgow University; Author of ^^ Christian Sociology," 
 and Mercy as conditioned by Righteousness." 
 
 Edinburgh, 7th August, 1862. 
 I HAVE, during the last two years, been intimately ac- 
 quamted with the Rev. Mr. Mee of Aberdeen This 
 acquaintanceship was sought on my part by reason of the 
 high character which Mr. Mbe, upon coming to our loca- 
 hty, aj ,aat to an obscure and unfavourable position, soon 
 acquired as a gentleman of true moral worth and of emi- 
 nent intellectiial powers ; but it was specially sought on 
 my part by reason of the hearty and unqualified terms of 
 confidence, love, and admiration, in which my friend, the 
 late Rev. Heniy Angus of Aberdeen, was wont to speak of 
 Mr. Mbe. Since this acquaintanceship was formed Mr 
 Meb and I have had a good amount of ministerial inter- 
 course, but much more of private friendly intercourse and 
 
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 of sitting together, for hours, discussing or conversing 
 about some department in Philosophy ; and from theio con- 
 versations I have derived great pleasure, and very consi- 
 derable profit. 
 
 From all that I thus know of Mr. Mee, I regard him, 
 high as he stands in estimate by the more intelligent and in- 
 tellectual of our popiilation, to be as yet unknown ; and I 
 feel convinced that could he be so situated as to be enabled to 
 devote himself somewhat exclusively to study and teaching 
 in such departments as Logic, Mental and Moral Philo- 
 sophy, that he would be in his proper sphere, and would 
 give himself with love, fidelity, and great power to his 
 proper work ; and that, from his rich acquisitions in such 
 subjects, his well-digested views, his not unfrequently ori- 
 ginal and well-matured conceptions, and his lucid and 
 highly appropriate forms of expression, those under his 
 tuition would enjoy high and rare advantages. 
 
 JOHN PEDEN BELL, 
 
 Minister of Midmar United Presbyterian Congregation 
 
 From. David M'Hakdy, Esquire, J.P., Aberdeen. 
 
 Aberdeen, ith August, 1862. 
 Mt dear Mr. Mee, 
 
 It affords me sincere pleasure to offer my 
 testimony to the excellence of your character, and to your 
 peculiar fitness for the Chair of Logic and Philosophy in 
 Queen's College, Upper Canadsf. 
 
 For severaji years during the winter months (when I 
 reside in town), along with the members of my family, I 
 have been often present at your Sabbath evening services 
 in John Street Chapel 
 
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 I have especially marked your intellectual ability in the 
 wide range and originality of thought, the clearness and 
 force of your illustrations, and the chaste propriety of the 
 language with which your discourses are delivered. This 
 is not my opinion only, but that of many of my own friends 
 belonging to the Free and Established Churches, who are 
 drawn to attend your services by the character which you 
 have thus earned for yourself ; and this is, probably, as 
 much proved by the presence of so large a number of the 
 Students attending the Divinity Classes in the University. 
 
 I shall indeed be very happy, on your own account, if 
 you succeed in your present application, and it will afford 
 me pleasure if I can be of any service to you in this object, 
 either in my public or private capacity. 
 I remain, my dear Sir, 
 
 Yours sincerely, 
 
 DAV. M'HARDY. 
 
 From William ]\['Combie, Author of " Honm of Thought," " Moral 
 Agency," " PJght and Wrong in the Relations of Capital, Ma- 
 chinery and Land, to Labour," Sfc. 
 
 I have known the Rev. G. S. Mee now for nearly five years, 
 and during that time, as a member of the Church of which 
 he is at present pastor, as well as in free social intercourse, 
 have had ample opportunities of judging of his mental en- 
 dowments, acquirements, and culture. These are all of a 
 very high order. His intellect is at once keen, penf trating, 
 and comprehensive. He combines in rare measure (what 
 is rare in combinatior. '■. all,) great logical acuteness with a 
 power of intuition, er.. ..ng him to dete a common princi- 
 
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 power of Moral Analysis ,s great. Combined with all this 
 .s a hterary culture of the highest and most refined tyn" 
 Ahnf rh"" Vt '""'"'"^ '^ ^ ™°^' ^""^ «"d felicitous s^e 
 yourman c T'-'"'"" my good fortune to meet with 
 young man combmmg so many excellencies of mental en 
 dowment, scholarly acquirement, and refined cuC:T to al 
 
 ot most profound regret at the prospect of being depiived 
 of the benefit of his instruction and inspiring influence 
 
 WILLIAM M'COMBIE, 
 
 Editor of "Aberdeen Free Press." 
 Cairnballoch, ith August, 1862. 
 
 From GRADrATES, Communicants of John Street Church, Aberdeen. 
 
 Aberdeen, August, 1862. 
 
 onL' Re? "a'^Q^'^' ^'^! ^''" ^^' ^^"^^^ y«^« hearer. 
 
 1 -t ? ^'?' ^^* ^^ ™«"^he'« of the Church over 
 which he presides. v^uurtu over 
 
 a T.«^^ "^^'"'i *"" ^"^T ^"' ^'«h esteem for Mr. Mee as 
 Iv?^ '"k*- ''P'"f ^ *" *'^*^^^ *^ *he talent he has dis- 
 played m bringing to bear on the themes he has discussed 
 an extensive and accurate acquaintance with Mental Philo- 
 sophy Mr. Mee has always laboured with great zeal and 
 e^estness to exhibit the Philosophy of Christianity, ^d 
 we humbly thmk with commensurate success. 
 
 t>.«t h '• "^^^ '"'J'!' P^T^^' therefore, that we have hea^d 
 that he IS a candidate for the Chair of Philosophy a^d 
 Logic, at Kmgston. We believe that his tastes, talents 
 
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 2t t'^"r"^"*'! f ™'"«"t'y fit him for such a position, and 
 
 .rl' ''^/^"^^""g ""P«rtant services to those who should 
 have the privilege of being his pupils. 
 
 WILLIAM COPLAND, A.M. 
 
 Gold Medal for General Eminence. 
 MariH.:hal College. 
 ROBERT WALKER, A.M. 
 PETER SMITH, A.M. 
 
 From Thomas Daviks, D.D., President of Ha.erford.est CoUe,e, 
 
 mem'sTf^tf/r ?PP°^rifr "^J^^Sing of the attain- 
 ments of the Rev. Geo. S. Mee in MetaphvsicaJ Science 
 
 the IIT •'. 'T7. ^" '^r "^ "^y ^^^"^^ testilnrt 
 ^e extent and sohdity of his philosophical knowledge 
 JIis conversa ions and discourses have led me to form a 
 vep. high estimate of him as an accurate thinker' and an 
 apt and effective Teacher. He would, I feel pLuad^^^^ 
 .hstingush himself as Lecturer on Logi and PhS ^t ' 
 
 Haverfordwest College, 
 Juli/ Slat, 1862. 
 
 THOs. DAVIES, 
 
 President.