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TESTIMONIALS 
 
 IN FAVOUR OF 
 
 MR. DANIEL WILSON, 
 
 OiNE OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF S'X)TLAND, AUTHOR OF 
 
 '* THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND PRBHISTORIC ANNALS OF SCOTLAND ;" " MEMORIALS 
 
 OF EDINBURGH IN THE OLDEN TIME ;" "Ot^IVER CROMWELL 
 
 AND THE PROTECTORATE," ETC. 
 
TESTIMONIALS 
 
 IN FAVOUR OP 
 
 MR. DANIEL WILSON, 
 
 ONE OF THK SECRETARIES OF THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND, AUTHOR OF 
 
 "THE ARCHAEOLOGY AND PREHISTORIC ANNALS OF SCOTLAND ;" « MEMORIALS 
 
 OF EDINBUKOH IN THE OLDEN TIME ;" "OLIVER CROMWELL 
 
 AND THE PROTECTORATE," ETC. 
 
TO THE CAPUT AND SENATE 
 
 OF 
 
 THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. 
 
 Edinburgh, October 1, 1861. 
 Gentlemen, 
 
 I beg respectfully to offer myself as a Candidate for the 
 Chair of History and English Literature in the University 
 of Toronto, and to submit to you the following Testimonials; 
 referring you at the same time to my published works in further 
 evidence of literary and historical research. 
 
 Regarding, as I do, with profound interest, the progress and high 
 prospects of the British Colonies in America, I shall esteem it an 
 honour to be entrusted with so important an office in one of their 
 chief educational institutions. Should I obtain your suffrages, it 
 shall be my earnest endeavour to prove myself worthy of the re- 
 sponsible trust committed to me. 
 
 I have the honour to be, 
 Gentlemen, 
 
 Your most obedient Servant, 
 
 DANIEL WILSON. 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 V I. 
 
 y II. - 
 
 v^ VI 
 
 From J. Y. Simpson, M.D., F.R.S.E., President of the Royal 
 College of i'hysiclans,. and Profeaaor of Midwifery 
 in the Uuiversity of Edinburgh, . , 
 
 P. A. Munch, Professor of History in the University 
 of Christiania, . . . . 
 
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 XIII. _ 
 
 Edwakd Forbes, F.R S., Professor of Botany iu King's 
 College, London, and of Natural History in the 
 Government School of Mines, , , , 
 
 Cosmo Innes, F.II.S.E., Professor of Universal History, 
 Edinburgh University, .... 
 
 The Rev. Alexander C. Fraskr, Professor of Logic and 
 Metaphysics, New College, Edinburgh, 
 
 Gkorob Harvey, R.S.A., Honorary Director of the 
 Edinburgh Philosophical Institution, 
 
 C. PiAzzi Smvth, F.R.S.E., Astronomer Royal for Scot- 
 land, and Professor of Practical Astronomy in the 
 University of Edinburgh, .... 
 
 John Gooosm, F.R.S. L & E., Professor of Anatomy and 
 Physiology in the University of Edinburgh, 
 
 Alexander Keith Johnston, F.R.G.S., F.G.S., Geo- 
 grapher iu Ordinary to Her Majesty ; Hon. Mem- 
 ber of the Geographical Society, Berlin, &c. 
 
 J. Shank More, F.R.S.E., Professor of the Law of Scot- 
 land in the University of Edinburgh, 
 
 J. H. Balfour, M.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Medicine 
 and Botany in the University of Edinburgh, 
 
 J. Stuart Blackib, M.A., Professor of Latin Literature, 
 Marischal College, Aberdeen, , 
 
 Gborob E. Dav, M.A., Cantab., M.D., F.R.S., Professor 
 of Anatomy and Medicine, University of St. 
 Andrews, ...... 
 
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 XIV, From Th« Kev. Houeut Vauuiian, D.D., Principal of Laiica- 
 •hire Iiidc|icndcpt College, and late I'rufuH8<tr of 
 Hiatory, Univjrsity College, London, . . 17 
 
 XV. — Lton P'.avfaib, Ph.D., F.R.S., Lecturer on ChenuBtry 
 to the GovLT.unont School of Mines, Museum of 
 Practical Geology, London, . . . 17 
 
 David Thomson, EHq., M.A., of Trinity College, Cam- 
 bridge ; Professor of Natural Philosopliy in the 
 University and King's College, Aberdeen, . . 18 
 
 Davib Laino, Esq., Principal Librarian of the Library 
 of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, . 17 
 
 XVIII. _ J. F. Fkrrieb, Esq., B.A., Oxon. ; Professor of Moral 
 Philosophy and Political Economy, University of 
 8t. Amlrews, , . , , . 19 
 
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TESTIMONIALS. 
 
 I. — From 5. Y. Simpson, M.D., F.U.S.E., President of the Royal College 
 of Phi/sicians, and Professor of Midwifery in the University of 
 Edinlurgh; Author of ^^ Notices of Leprosy, and Leper Hospi- 
 tals in iScotland ;" ^^ Essays on Anceathesia,^^ Sfc. 
 
 Edinbuuoh, September "in y\f^&\. 
 
 My Dear Siii, — I regret to hear that you are a Candidate for 
 the Chair of History and English Literature in Toronto, because, 
 with all your other numerous friends, I should deeply lament your 
 withdrawal from Scotland. 
 
 At the same time, I do sincerely believe that the Toronto Uni- 
 versity will be exceedingly fortunate indeed, provided they do 
 secure your services in teaching the departn,ent alluded to ; for I 
 feel well assured that few or none could be selected among English 
 litterateurs more fitted to conduct the duties of such a Chair. Your 
 distinguished character as an author — your indefatigable industry — 
 your intimate acquaintance with history and literature — your great 
 facility in speaking and communicating your ideas, and your high 
 moral character, all alike admirably fit you for such a situation as 
 
 you now seek. — Believe me, &c. 
 
 J. Y. S1MP.SUN. 
 
II. — From P. A. Munch, Professor of History in the Unioersity of 
 Christiania ; A uthor of" Norges Sveriges og Danmarts Ifistorie; " 
 " Nordeyis Mythologie eller Nordens Gude og Ileltesagn ;'''' S(C.: 
 und Editor of the '•'■ Fttgrskinna ;'''' the " Codex Munkal i wuis ; " 
 " Historia JVonvegicv" Sfc. 
 
 Christiania, September 2, 1851. 
 
 My Dear Sir, — 1 understand from your last letter that you 
 intend oiFei-ing yourself as a Candidate for the Professorship of 
 History at Toronto. 
 
 I cannot, 1 confess, reconcile myself to the thought of your cut- 
 ting asunder the ties co'^necting you more strongly with your 
 native soil than most other persons ; and to Scotland itself, I think 
 it would be a shame if the Author of its " Prehistoric Annals " 
 could not find himself at ease in his country, to the glory of which 
 he has so largely contributed. Although, moreover, I wonder 
 that no University or Academy in Britain should exert its powers 
 to the utmost for the purpose of securing your talents and great 
 stock of learning to its own benefit, by offering you a Chair of His- 
 tory, yet I cannot wonder at your wish to obtain a position where 
 you can continue your researches and literary pursuits, to *he 
 benefit of our common studies, more at your ease than at present. 
 
 I need not tell you how much I have learned from you, as well 
 from our daily intercourse at Edinburgh in the winter of 1849, as 
 from a correspondence by which I have been almost the sole 
 gainer, as far as regards historical and archaeological information in 
 general, and especially as connected with your own country. As 
 for your last splendid work on Scottish Archaeology, it has not 
 only proved very highly useful to me, but I continue to value 
 having it constantly at hand to consult. — Believe me, &c. 
 
 P. A. MUNCH. 
 
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 III. — From Edward Forbes, Esq., F.R.S., Professor of Botany in King's 
 College, London; and of Natural History in the Oovernment School 
 of Mines; Author of " History of British Star Fishes," ^c. 
 
 King's College, London, 
 September 1851. 
 
 Understanding that Mr. Daniel Wilson of Edinburgh pro- 
 poses to become a Candidate for the Professorship of History and 
 English Literature in the University of Toronto, I esteem it as a 
 favour to be permitted to oiFer a testimonial in behalf of a gentle- 
 man so distinguished for his researches, and so respected for his 
 personal character. 
 
 The origiTialitj, excellence, and style of Mr. Wilson's published 
 works, are the best evidences of the lustre his name would confer 
 on any University to which he might be attached. 
 
 Since, however, a professorship, to be effectively conducted, re- 
 quires that its holder should not only be eminent as an author, but 
 also capable of imparting knowledge with eloqu«nce and clearness, 
 I may bear witness to the eminent degree in which those qualities 
 are possessed by Mr. Wilson. 
 
 In every respect I believe that gentleman to be a worthy claimant 
 of the post he seeks. 
 
 EDWARD FORBES. 
 
 TV. — From Cosmo Inses, Esq., F.R.S.E., Professor of Universal History, 
 Edinburgh University ; Editor of the " Parochiales Scoticai,^'' 
 " Liber Cartarum S. Criicis," '^Jiegistrum Prioratus S.Andree,^'' 
 Sfc. 
 
 15, Invekleith Row, Edinburgh, 
 
 September 27, 1851. 
 
 My Dear Sir, — I am glad to learn that you have a prospect of 
 becoming Professor of History and English Literature in tlie Uni- 
 versity of Toronto, though it must remove you from among us 
 your fellow-labourers, ..nd from some of the subjects to which you 
 had so successfully devoted your attention. 
 
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 I cannot doubt your fitness for such a situation. I have had no 
 opportunity of measuring your attainments in general English 
 Literature except by one test, — the use you make of our language 
 and all its resources. The work by which you are best known, 
 forming, as it does, the " Code " of our national antiquities, is a 
 great monument of your industry and well-directed study, and of 
 the judgment and excellent method with which you turn your ma- 
 terials to account. I do not speak ray own sentiments only, but 
 those of all best acquainted with the subject, when 1 say that the 
 style is worthy of the matter, and that you have mastered that not 
 very common acquisition, a plain and elegant English narrative. 
 
 As a scientific antiquary you are too well known to require any 
 testimony. Your great work dealt with the most difficult period 
 of history, and the light you have gathered upon it shows how 
 well you can treat more recent and more easy annals. 
 
 With whatever regret I shall see you leave our own country, 1 
 
 cannot but wish you success in so honourable an object of ambition 
 
 as that you have in view. — Believe me, &c. 
 
 C. INNES. 
 
 y. — From the Hev. Alexaxjjek C. P"'i{Asei{, Professor of Logic and 
 Metaphysics, New College^ Edinburgh, 
 
 Gre£Miill Gardens, 
 Edinbuugii, September 30, 1851. 
 
 The reputation of Mr. Wilson, as an original and successful 
 investigator in the departments of History and Archajology, is so 
 well established, that any formal attestation of his merits in that 
 respect seems needless. His historical learning, and his unusual 
 capacity for adding to it, are recognised as conferring credit on his 
 native city, by persons well fitted to judge in such matters. The 
 union in his writings of grace and vivacity, with profound anti- 
 quarian research, render them attractive to the literary and popular 
 taste, as well as to the student of antiquities. 
 
 I'rivate intercourse with Mr. Wilson only confirms the impres- 
 
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 sion of his power to animate archajological records and historical 
 details, and to associate a broad human sympathy with solid learn- 
 ing. His keen literary tastes, and persevering zeal in the gratifi- 
 cation of them, I have often admired. These qualities, united to 
 his well balanced mind, liberal spirit, excellent sense, and religious 
 principle, must make him a very valuable associate in the aca- 
 demical institution which secures his aid, especially in a Chair of 
 
 History. 
 
 ALEXANDER C. FRASER. 
 
 VI. — From George Haiivey, Esq., R.S.A., Ilotiorar// Director of the 
 
 Edinburgh Ph ilosophical Institutioii . 
 
 Edinburgh, Scptemher 27, 1851. 
 
 My Dear Sir, — Understanding that you intend proposing your- 
 self as a Candidate for the Chair of History and English Literature 
 in the University of Toronto, it affords me very great pleasure to 
 bear testimony to your eminent qualifications for discharging the 
 duties connected with that office, if great literary acquirements, 
 high mental endowments, habits of untiring industry, and a most 
 obliging disposition, are understood to constitute such. 
 
 Your recently published work on Archa;ology bears evidence as to 
 your powers for philosophical speculation on remote and dimly dis- 
 covered data, as well as to your ability to deduce important generali- 
 zations from well ascertained facts ; while the admirable course of 
 Lectures on I'rimitive British History delivered by you to the mem- 
 bers of the Edinburgh riiilosophical Institution, strongly attest your 
 great power to make such subjects popular and attra^^'ve. Added to 
 these, your religious and most honourable character renders you, 
 in my opinion, singularly well fitted not only to instruct in the 
 details of History and General Literature, but to turn that teaching 
 to the best account for the advantage of such as may be favoured 
 to become the subjects of it. — Believe me, &c. 
 
 GEO. HARVEY. 
 
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 Vn.—Froja C. Piazzi Smyth, Esq., F.K.S.E., Astronomer Royal for Scot- 
 land, and Professor of Practical Astronomy in the University of 
 Edinburgh. 
 
 Royal Observatory, 
 Edinburgh, /Sc/>te»n6tr 26, 1851. 
 
 My Dear Sir,— In answer to yours of yesterday, I have much 
 pleasure in testifying to your capacity and peculiar fitness for doing 
 honour to a Professorship of History and English Literature. 
 
 Your various published works prove th j great extent and the 
 exact character of your knowledge, while ^ach lectures as you 
 have occasionally given, and your conversatir.n always, show you 
 to have the faculty in an eminent degree of imparting your own 
 knowle'lore to others, fluently and copiously. 
 
 I shall regret certainly, as doubtless will many others, your 
 removal from this neighbourhood; but must rejoice in prospect 
 of you I- having more spare time 'or literary purposes, and in a 
 country too where there is such uulimited room for a student of 
 your turn of mind to employ himself in deciphering the remains 
 of antiquity. Your success here has been so eminent in such 
 questions, that I recently found in some remote parts of the 
 country, the people were content to forget all their traditions and 
 local stories, considering that they had been superseded by your 
 " Prehistoric Annals of '-" otland. " Your employment therefore in 
 the New World, amongst the host of ill-understood remains of an- 
 tiquity there, is to be desired by every one who would wish to see 
 the mysterious questions of the New World cleared up in our 
 own times. 
 
 With best wishes for your success, I remain, &c. 
 
 C. PIAZZI SMYTH. 
 
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 VIII. — From John Goodsir, Esq., F.R.S. L. &. E., Professor of Anatomy 
 and Physiology in the University of Edinburgh, Author of 
 " Amitomical and Pathological Olservations," d^r. 
 
 September 27, 1851. 
 
 I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to Mr. Daniel 
 Wilson's great literary ability, and to the success with which he 
 has prosecuted' Ethnological and Antiquarian research. 
 
 From an intimate acquaintance of many years standing, I can 
 also state that he possesses energy of character, enthusiasm in his 
 pursuits, and a most amiable disposition. 
 
 With these qualifications, I cannot doubt that Mr. Wilson would 
 prove a most energetic and successful Professor of History (for 
 the philosophical illustration of which he is thoroughly prepared) 
 and of English Literature. 
 
 If successful in gaining the Chair in the University of Toronto, 
 his loss will be severely felt in this country by all who are in- 
 terested in his favourite pursuits. 
 
 JOHN GOODSIR. 
 
 IX.— From Alexaxdek Keith JonNSTON, Esq., F.R.G.S., F.G.S., 
 
 Geographer in Ordinary to Her Majesty ; Hon. Member of the 
 Geographical Society, Berlin, S^x. ; author of " The Physical A tlas 
 of Natural Phenomena; " the " Dictionary of Geography,''' SfC. 
 
 Edinburgh, 4, St. Andrew Square, 
 September SO, ISSl. 
 
 My Dear Sir, — Having been inf jd of your intention to be- 
 come a Candidate for the Professorship of History and English 
 Literature in the University of Toronto, I gladly take this oppor- 
 tunity of expressing my conviction of your eminent qualifications 
 for so important an appo'r'ment. Your merits as a critical his- 
 torian, and the united force, perspicuity, and elegance of your 
 compositions are well known, and may be judged of at a distance, 
 from your valuable publications. But the peculiar faculty which 
 
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 you possess of bringing every kind of infornifition to bear on the 
 immediate object of pursuit, and your promptitude in turning it to 
 the best account, can only be appreciated by such as have enjoyed 
 your friendship and are conversant with your literary labours. 
 
 The vast amount of your reading, and the extent of your experi- 
 ence, would render preparation for the Academic Chair a com- 
 paratively easy task ; while your facility in conveying instruction, 
 not only orally, but graphically, would make these stores of learning 
 at once available and acceptable to your pupils. When to these 
 advantages is added that high sense of honour which prompts you 
 to devote your best energies to whatever duty you undertake, it 
 cannot be doubted that your appointment would be as great a 
 source of benefit to Canada, as I am sure it would be of lastin" 
 regret to your friends here. — I remain, &c. 
 
 ALEX. KEITH JOHNSTON. 
 
 X.—Frovi J. SiiA>ui MoiJK, Esq., F.R.S.E., Professor of the Law of Scot- 
 land in the University of Edinhurfih. 
 
 19, Great King Street, 
 September 19, 1851. 
 
 My Dear Sir, — I have just received your note, informing me 
 that you have been requested to offer yourself as a Candidate for 
 the Chair of History and English Literature in the University of 
 Toronto. 
 
 Your writings will shew how admirably you are qualified for 
 such a Professorship ; and, indeed, from what I know of your in- 
 timate acquaintance with history and literature, independent of 
 your published works, I do not at present call to mind any person 
 who would do so much credit to such an appointment as yourself. 
 I am confident that if any testimony you may get from your friends 
 should induce the Electors of Toronto to confer this appointment 
 upon you, it will soon be acknowledged that, in giving such testi- 
 mony, a much greater benefit has been conferred on the University 
 of Toronto than on yourself. 
 
 
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 I am sure all your friends here will regret your departure, if you 
 should succeed in obtaining this appointment. — I am, &c. 
 
 J. S. MORE. 
 
 XI. — From J. Hutton Balfour, M.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Medicine 
 and Botany in the University of Edinburgh ; Author of the 
 " Manual of Botany,^'' ^t. 
 
 University of Edinburgh, 
 
 September 2C^, 1861. 
 
 Mr. Daniel Wilson has been long known to me as an enthusinstic 
 and zealous student of literature and history. He has distinguished 
 himself by his writings, and his recent work, the " Arcluv'ology and 
 the Prehistoric Annals of Scotland," has most deservedly placed 
 him in a high rank as a writer, a scholar, and an antiquarian. He 
 is also an able lecturer, and has shewn his power of communicating 
 information in a pleasing and attractive manner by the course of 
 Lectures on Primitive British History, which he delivered at the 
 Philosophical Institution of Edinburgh. 
 
 Whether I regard Mr. Wilson's moral and religious character, 
 his extensive historical knowledge, or his ability as a lecturer, I 
 look upon him as peculiarly well qualified for the Chair of History 
 and English Literature in the University of Toronto. 
 
 My only regret will be, that in the event of his getting the ap- 
 pointment, we shall lose one who has contributed not a little to the 
 
 fame of our Scottish Metropolis. 
 
 J. H. BALFOUR. 
 
 
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 Xll— From J. Stuakt Blackie, M.A., Professor of latin Literature, 
 Marisc/ud College, Aberdeen ; Author of '' The Lyrical Dramas of 
 JEschylm, translated into English verse,'' SfC. 
 
 Mariscmal Collegr, Abeudken, 
 Odok-r 13, 1851. 
 Understanding that my friend Mr. Daniel Wilson of l^ldin- 
 burgh is a Candidate for the Cliair of History and English Lite- 
 rature, Toronto, I have the highest pleasure in certifying from 
 direct personal knowledge his eminent fitness for such a situation. 
 IMr. Wilson combines in an extraordinary degree the imagination 
 of the poetical mind with the accurate discrimination necessary for 
 scientific investign tion. He expresses himself with fluency, elegance, 
 and ease ; his manners are remarkably gentlemanly ; and in every 
 respect he is a person calculated to give lustre to an Academic Insti- 
 tution, and to exercise a beneficial influence on the minds of the 
 young. I cannot but express my deep sorrow that the little encour- 
 agement given in our Universities to native literature and history, 
 should have induced a person of Mr. Wilson's high talents and 
 attainments to apply for such an appointment beyond the Atlantic. 
 
 JOHN S. BLACKIE. 
 
 Xlll.—From George E. Day, M.A., Cantab., M.D., F.R.S., Professor of 
 A natomy and Medicine, University of St. A ndrews. 
 
 St. Andrews, October 18, 1851. 
 My Deak 8iri,— I do not think that any recommendation of 
 mine can add weight to the opinion of those eminent men who have 
 already borne the strongest testimony to your general literary 
 qualifications, and to your profound knowledge of Ethnology and 
 Archa3ology ; but I am very sure that your appointment to the 
 Chair for which you are a Candidate, although it would be a source 
 Of much personal regret to your friends, would confer a great benefit 
 on the University of Toronto. — I am, &c. 
 
 GEORGE E. DAY. 
 
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 XIV.— From the Rev. Robert Vauohak, D.D., Principal of Lancashire 
 Independent Colkije, and late Professor of History, University 
 College, London; Author of " The History of England nyider the 
 House of ^*>,art ;" " The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell,'' S^c. 
 
 Manchester, Octoherd, IttSl. 
 My Dear Sir,— The i)roof8 of your taste, acquirements, and 
 power, on matters of Art and Literature, and especially in relation 
 to History, wliicli have come before me, fully warrant me in say- 
 ing, Miat should the Chair of History and English Literature in 
 the University of Toronto bo assigned to you, I feel assured that 
 the duties of that trust will be discharged by you with a high de- 
 gree of efficiency. — I am, &c. 
 
 ROBERT VAUGHAN. 
 
 XV. —From Lyon Flayfaik, Ph.D., F.R.S., Lecturer on Chemistry to 
 the Governiuent School of Alines, Museum of Practical Geology, 
 London. 
 
 London, October 3, 1851. 
 Dear Sir,— I am glad to learn that you are a Candidate for 
 the Chair of History and English Literature in the University of 
 Toronto. I have had the pleasure of knowing you for many years, 
 and it gives me much pleasure to bear n.y testimony to your peculiar 
 (lualilications for this iii'^ortaut office. In addition to your literary 
 iittainmeuts?, long recognised by the public as of a high order, your 
 antiquarian knowledge gives a further guarantee of your fitness for 
 cliis office. I feel that an opinion from myself on these subjects can 
 have so little weight in comparison with that expressed by your 
 eminent literary friends, that I can only further assure you that it 
 will give uie much pleasure to congratulate you on your success.— 
 1 am, live. 
 
 LYON PLAYFAIR. , . 
 
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 X\l.-//v/,. Davim Thomson, KMf,.. M.A., ufTnuitu ^'oHfUC, Camhrulffe ; 
 ProfeAaor of Natural PhiloHophy in the Cnirersiti/ u.»l /u'uf/', 
 VoUerfe^ Afjcrdeen. 
 
 KiNo'h ('()l,l.Kr.K AllKttDEEN, 
 
 (ktiihir 20, 1 |)/i I . 
 Mr. Daniel Wilson lias been long known as one of the most di.s- 
 tingiiisl.od antiquaries in this country. The .suhjeots to which he 
 hm hitherto chiefly .lirccted his attention, have so intimate a con- 
 ncxion with those which ho now desires to f)rosecnte in the Univer- 
 sity of Toronto, that hecannot fail— in applyin- to the latter the san.c 
 laborious zoal and critical acumen which he has displayed in the 
 former—to discharge the duties of the office to which he aspires, 
 with credit to himself and to all concerned. And although his' 
 removal from this country will, on many accounts, be much regretted 
 by all who know him, whether i)ers()nally, or through his writings, 
 they will find some alleviation of their regret in the prospect of his 
 transference to n fresh lieM of useful labour, and of his effecting for 
 North America wind he has so ably performed ibr Scotland! by 
 throwing new light on the " Pichistoric Annals" of that country. 
 
 DAVID THOMSON. 
 
 \\ n.^Frcn IJav.i. Laing, Esq., Principal Librarian of the Library of 
 WnterR to Her Maje.t/.- iSitjnet ; Honorary, Secretan/ of the Ban- 
 natiim Cluh ; Author of -A Memoir of t'e Life of WilHrrm 
 Dim/jarr EilUorof- ThePoenuof WilVo^n Ihnibar T " Knor. 
 
 History of the Reformation in .Scotland;' edited for the Wodrnir 
 
 Society, Sfc. 
 
 SiG.Nirr LiBHAiiv, 
 Ortoh,',- 2-2, Ifiol 
 
 INIv Dk.^r Sji{,_In reply to your request, 1 can oidy bci.r testi- 
 mony to the high and just opinions {.Ircady expressed in regard 
 both to the works you hnvc already puldished, and the qualifica- 
 
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 tiona whicli would enable yon am fully persimded, to fill the 
 Chair of Histoj-y and Literature .n the University of Toronto with 
 (listinction. 
 
 While I should rejoice to see you obtain a situation whioh might 
 call forth your peculiar talents to advantage, this would not be 
 unaccompanied with regret in being deprived of your services in 
 in this place, in literary as well as antiquarian pursuitn.— Believe 
 me, &c., 
 
 D. LAING. 
 
 XVIII.— From J. F. Feumkh, Esq., B.A., 0.vo>i.; Professor of Moral 
 Philosophij and Political Economy in the University of St. An- 
 dreii's; and late Professor of History in the Unioersity of 
 Edinburgh, 
 
 St. Andkkwh. October 20, 1851. 
 1 have not the pleasure of being personally acquainted with Mr. 
 Daniel Wilson; but having had occasion to consult his "Archaeology 
 and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland," I may be permitted to say, 
 that the extensive research, the soundness of judgment, and the 
 perspicuity of style displayed in that elaborate and well-digested 
 work, afford ample evidence, in my opinion, of his perfect com- 
 petency to I, = ' ge the duties of a Profes.sor of History and 
 English Literature in any academical in.stitution. 
 
 .1. I'. FEIIRIER. 
 
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