Testimonials in support of the application of John B. Cowan, M.D. ... : candidate for the Chair of Materia Medica in the University of Glasgow.

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[1865]
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    T ESTIMONJ ALS. From Andrew Anderson, M.D., Fellow of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; formerly Lecturer on the Practice of Physic in Anderson's University. 2 Woodside Crescent, CtEARGOW, November 1G, ] 8GA My dear I)r. Cowan,—As I understand that you are a Candidate for the vacant Chair of Materia Medica in the University of Glasgow, I have no hesitation in offering my opinion that you would, if appointed, fill that Professorship with credit to the Medical School of Glasgow and with advantage to the Students. Our intimate acquaintance as colleagues for a num- ber of years in the Andersonian Medical School enables me to make this statement both with authority and confidence, because, independently of my general knowledge of your professional ability and standing, I can testify to the fact of your being a practised and successful Medical Lecturer, thoroughly efficient and popular with the Students, whose approbation is prob- ably the best test of a Teacher. The subject of Medical Jurisprudence, and that of Practice of Physic, which you have successfully taught, are of course very closely connected with that of