[Testimonials in favour of Mr. John Thomson, M.D., as candidate for the Chair of the Practice of Physic, in the University of Edinburgh].

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    LETTER from Sir James M'^GRiftoR, Direc- tor General, Army Medical DepartmcRt, io the Right Honourable William Dundas^ and transmitted by him to the Right Honourable the Lord Provost of Edin- burgh. London, 19lh April 1821. Sir, I venture to intrude upon you at this time, at the instance of Br Thomgion^ .Regius Professor of Military Surgery in the University' of Edinburgh, who is a candidate for the Chair of the late Dr Gregory. Dr Thomson thinks it may be of some service that my opinion of him should l3e known to you ; and 1 cannot hesitate to say, that from much official intercourse with him, during the last six years, as a medical officer in the Army, I liave formed the highest opinion of his learning and professional talents, as well as of his excellence as a man. If so humble an individual as I am, could be permitted to express an opinion, I would venture to say, that this country produces few men so equal to succeed the two last illustrious men who filled the Practical Chair, and to support the credit of the University of Edin- burgh, as Professor Thomson.