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Las diagrammes suivants illustrent ia mithode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sib, MoxTREAi,, 28th August, 185'J, Being a candidate for the vacancy in the Medical Staff of the Montreal General Hospital caused by the retirement of Dr. Sewell, I respectfully solicit your attention, as a Governor of that Institution, to the following testimonials of my professional qualifications, with which I have been favoured by its present consulting and attending Physicians, as well as by others who have enjoyed the honor of these appointments. In the expectation that you may consider me not undeserving of your support. I remain, Sir, Your obedient Servant, WM., WRIGHT, M. D., L. R. C. S. E. Demonstrator of Anatomy, McOill College, Member of the Surgical Society of Ireland, dc TESTIMONIALS FROM drs. holmes, bruneau, hall, campbell, crawford, fraser. arnoldi, sutherland, scot'j', Mcculloch, macdonnell and sewell. From A. F. Holmes, Esq., M.D.E., Consulting Physician to the Montreal General Tlospital, Professor of Medicine and Secretary of the Medical Faculty of McGill College. McGiLL CoLLEQE. MONTREAL, Canaha, Sqi!. 28th, 1818. William Wright, M.D., a Graduate of McGill College, having resigned the Office of Cuiator of the Museum of thu Medical Faculty, held by him during the last three years, in consequence of his intention of visiting Eimipe. I have plea- sure in testifying, that while a Pupil, he pun ■.; mI hu Studies in a maimer to c:ill forth (he unanimous approval of liis Teachers; th.it lie p.issed his final E.xaminations in a manner highly honourable to himself, and ore F table to the school ; that he discharged the duties of Curator to tiie entire satisfaction of the Faculty, who regret his resignation. From his perseverance, assiduity and knowledge of his profession he is, in my opinion, qualified adequately to i'nliil any dnf'wi to which he may be called, especially such as have a similarity to those in wliich he has been already t'i)gn!!;ed. A. F. HOLMES. Montreal, Atigust, 25th 1862. On occasion of the vacancy in the Medical Board, of the Montreal General Hospital, to supply which Dr. Wri'dit is about to become a Candidate, I need only renew the expression of my favourable opinion of Dr. Wrio-ht's fenonl qualifications and of his ability efficiently to discharge die duties of the Office which he is soliciting-. A. F. HOLMES. From O. T. Bbuneai;, Esq., M.D,, Consulting Physician to the Montreal General Hospital; Lecturer on Anatomu McGill College. "' Mo.NTREAL, 30 Septembre 1848. Je certifie quo Ic Docteur William Wright, a suivi mes cours [lublics d'Anatomie desciiptivo au Coll^o'e McGill de cette ville avec assiduito et succos. Jo certifie de plus, par la connaissance personnelle que j'ai de ce jeunc Monsieur, que pendant tout le temps qu'il fut 61eve du dit College, il fut remarque par ses talents, par son zele a etre utile, par un travail constant et suivi :l I'^tude et par une bien bonne conduite. 0. T. BRUNEAU, Montreal, 25 Aout 1852. Ayant 6te en rapport avec le Docteur W. Wright, depuis son retour d'Eiiropc, je puis nffirmer que par sa conduite et ses etudes, il deviendra tin membre distingu6 dans sa profession, et je souhnite, dans son inl5r6t et celui de I'Hopital G(5neral, qu'il obtienne la situation quil sollicite. O. T. BRUNEAU, Frmi A. HAtr., Esq., M.D., Consulting Physician to the Montreal General ffospital, late Lecturer on Chemistry, McOill College. Montreal, October 3rd, 1848. Having pensonallv known Dr. W. Wriglit for several years, it gives me pleasure to bear my testimony to the uni- form zeal ;ind devotion to his duties as a student of Medicine which he ever displayed, and to the high scientific knowledge which he exhibited, when under examination for his degree at the University. Entertaining as I do, a high opinion of his professional attaimnents, I feel satisfied that wherever located, he will soon win and enjoy that public confidence to which his merits feo deservedly entitle him. A. HALL. Fiom George W. Campbell, Esq., A.M., M.D., one of the Medical Staff of the Montreal General Hospital, Lecturer on Principles and Practice of Surgery, McOill College. Montreal, 29, highly favourable opinion of his general character, talents, dispositions, and professional acquirements, and I can conscientiously recommend him, as well qualified to fill any situation, where the services of a Phys^ician or Surgeon may be required. GEO. W. CAMPBELL. Montreal, 2Zrd August, 1852. I have only to add to the above, that since its' date, Dr. Wright has had the advantage of perfecting his Medical Education at some of the most celebrated schools of Europe. That he has received the Diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, and, since his return to Canada, has been appointed Demonstrator to the McGill College, which is of itself a proof of the high estimation in which his Professional abilities are held by those who, from similarity of pur- suit, are best able to judge of them. I sincerely believe, that should Dr, Wright be appointed to the vacancy in the Medical Staff of the Montreal General Hospital, he will dijcharge its duties, with honor to himself, and advantage to those placed under his care. ^ ^ GEO. W. CAMPBELL. From James Crawforp, V'^q., M.D. Surgeon to the .Montreal General Hospital, Lecturer on Clinical Surgery, McOill College. Montreal, Wth September, 1848. This is to certify that Dr. William Wright, served five years as my indentured student, during which time he applied himself industriously and zealously to the acquirement of a knowledge of his profession, and I have great pleasure in stating that he acquitted himself at his examination for his degree at McGill College, in a highly creditable manner. Durhiw the latter two and a half years of his apprenticeship, he was appointed curator of the anatomical museum, of the McGill College, in which office he gave great satisfaction. I am also able to state that Dr. Wright's moral, steady and obliging conduct, gained the good opinion of all his instructors, as well as my own, and I have not the slightest iloubt but that he will do great credit lo himself in future years, by the knowledge of his profession he has acquired. JAMES CRAWFORD. Montreal, 'Idth August, 1852. I beg to recommend Dr. Wright to tlie (Jovernors of the Montreal General Hospital, as a person not only well qua- lified to fill the vacant ofllce of Physician to the Institution, but also one wlio would perform his duties with zeal and fidelity and with benefit to the Hospital if appointed. JAMES CRAWFORD. Fr&m William Fuaser, Esq., M. D., Physician to the Montreal General Hospital, Lecturer on the Institutet «■/' Medicine, McGill College. MoNTEEAL, October 3, 1848. I have had ample opportunities of knowing Dr. Wm. Wright, in consequence of his having been Curator of the Museum of McGill College for some years, and of his having attended my lectures in that Institution during the sessions 1846 and 1847-8. With much pleasure I bear testimony to the regularity and diligence wifh which Dr. Wright attended to his medical studies, at the examinations of my class, he always conducted himself to my entire satisfaction, and during the past session successfully competed for the prize offered by me for the best essay on any medico-legal subject. The paper he wrote on this occasion was on " Fatal doses of Prussic Acid," and has been published in the British American Journal of Medical Science. I consider Dr. Wright a young man of good general talents, industrious, well acquainted with all the branches of his profession, and believe that if he is appointed to any situation in which diligence, attention, and knowledge of med- ical science is required, he will perform its duties with credit to himself, and advantage to his employers. WILLIAM ERASER. MoNTiiEAL, Attgust 26, 1852. Being caired upon by Dr.- V/right to express my opinion of his qualifications for the office of medical attendant, now vacant, in the Montreal General Hospital. I beg to say that the distinguished manner in which he acquitted himself as a student in the McGill College — The opportunities he has since enjoyed of seeing practice in some of the most eminent European Medical Institutions, and the experience which he must have acquired during the past four years, afford the best possible guarantee of his fitness for the performance of the duties of that responsible office. W. ERASER. Frojn Feancis C. T. Arnoldi, Esq., M. D., Physician to the Montreal General Hospital, late President and Lecturer on Obstetrics in the Montreal School of Medicine. Montreal, October 3, 1848. This is to certify that Mr. William Wright was my Hospital clerk during the whole period of the Fever Epidemic uf 181", viz., from June till October, during which he exhibited more than ordinary professional capacity and assiduity I had the satisfaction of being present at his examination for the degree of M. D. at the University of McGill College in May last, on which occasion he displayed a knowledge of his profession and a classical attainment such as is very rarely met with. He leaves Canada for Great Britain to further prosecute his studies, and I am certain that any place of trust which may be confided to his care shall obtain for him the esteem and admiration of his patron or patrons. FRANCIS C. T. ARNOLD! From William Sutherland, Esq., M. D., Physician to the Montreal General Hospital, Lecturer on Chemistry, McGill College. Montreal, August 24, 1852. An acquaintance of several years with Dr. Wright allows of my unreservedly bearing testimony to his high qualifica- tions as a medical man, to his unassuming manners, and to his gentle deportment in the various relations of society. To natural abilities much above the ordinary standard. Dr. Wright has added the advantages of an excellent education, the capacity resulting from patient and constant application to his profession ; and the experience of not many years, it is true, for he is yet young — but that which very nearly, if not fully, compensates for it — the judgment arising from, clear and .iccurate perception and just and assured mode of thought and reasoning. WILLIAM SUTHERLAND, Fi'0)n W. K. Sooi'T, Rsq., M. D., Phjiticlan (o lh>' Monlrcal O'eneral Hospital, Leehnrr on Forensic Medicine, McQill Vollcje, MoNTttEAL, AuguHt 26, 1862. Mv Dear Weioht, — I have learnt witli much pleasure that you intend applying for the 'acnncy in the Medical Staff of the Montreal General Hospital, occasioned by the resignation of Dr. Sewell. From an intimacy of many ycara, I can testify to your diligence in the prosecution of your professional studies, both while in attendance on lectures and subiicquently, and it therefore affords me great satisfaction in recommending YOU as being in every way eminently qualified to di^ichargo, in a satisfactory manner, the important duties of the office lor which you arc an applicant. Sincerely trusting that you may be successful, I remain. Yours most truly, " W. E. SCOTT. To W. Wrigut, M. D. &C,, &C., 4&C. From M. McCulioch, Esq,, M. D., M. R. C. S. L., late Physician to the Montreal General Hospital, Lecturer on Mid- mifery, McOill College. Montreal, October 18, 1848. Dr. William Wright attended three courses of my Lectu:es on Midwifery and the Diseases of Women and Children, and during that time he was in every respect one of my best students. He has now obtained his degree of Doctor of Medicine, and 1 can, with much satisfaction, recommend bin' as a highly accomplislied young Physician and skilful Accoucheur. M. MoCULLOCH. Montreal, August 20, 1852. I have much pleasure in stating that Dr. Wm. Wright, was as a student, distinguished by his intelligence and exam- pliiiy conduct, and that during the years he has practised his profession in this city, he has merited the contidence of hip p.i.tients, and the esteem of his medical friends. ' M. MrCULLOCH. From R. L. MacDonnell, Esq., M, D., late Physician to the Montreal General Hospital, late Lecturer on Institutes of Medicine, McOill College. Montreal, October 10, 1848. I certify that Dr. William Wright studied his profession under my observation, and that I have never hnown greater zeal and assiduity exhibited in the attainment of knowledge, than was evinced by him, during the period of his pupilage. I have al^o much jileasuro in bearing testimony to ids high moral character, and gontlemany deportment, as also ^o his superior professional qualifications. Dr. Wright acted for several months as i,iy clinical cle 1; a! the Montreal General H-.spital, and I had in consequence mosL av :p1e opportunities of observing hi^ knowledge of Practical Medicine— Diagnosis and Patliology, which was extremely credilnble to him. He bar, recently written .''. treatise on Prussic acid, which exhibits great research, critical acumen and strong reasoning powers. ° ^ R. L. MACDONNELL 7='m?i S. C.Sewull, Esq., M. D, late Phi/sician io the Montreal General Hospital, late Lecturer on Materia Medica, Me Gill College. Montreal, October 2, 1848. Dr. Wm. Wright distinguished himself during the pciiod that he pursued his Medical Studies in the McGill College by unremitting application and regular attendance. He took the first prize in my class in the session of 1845-0. His moral conduct is unexceptionable, and his character that of a gentleman. ^ S.C. SEWELL.