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1 2 3

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

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, . . . .

V' III. _
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VIT. —

yj VIII.
y IX.

/ X.

XII —
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, ......

PAQK

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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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XVII.

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.

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.

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-

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. , .

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-

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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