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approbation, inasmuch as he evinced considerable talent in his descriptions 

 of the various subjects of his Lectures, he was peculiarly happy in his 

 illustrations, at the same time clear and forcible in his delivery. His 

 specimens, drawings, and preparations, prove him deserving of the 

 highest credit, and worthy of public patronage. I therefore conceive him 

 fully qualified to fill the situation of Professor of either Human or Com- 

 parative Anatomy in any College or University. 



Witness my hand, this 26th day of September, 1831. 



J. NASH, Surgeon-Accoucheur, 

 And Cupper to the Royal Ophthalmic Hospital. 



Middle Temple, September, 1831. 

 3E Ccrttfg, that I attended some time ago a course of Lectures de- 

 livered by Professor Dewhurst, upon Comparative Anatomy, Physiology, 

 and Pathology ; not being a medical man, I cannot give so decided an 

 opinion, as had I the honour to belong to that most distinguished pro- 

 fession, but from the partial knowledge I possess of the above-named 

 branches of science, I beg to state, I have formed a very superior esti- 

 mation of Mr. Dewhurst's capabilities. His language was elegant and 

 effective, his Style chaste and forcible, and bis delivery truly impressive 

 in all respects: He struck me as a gentleman of talent, and highly fitted 

 for a public Lecturer. 



W. J. A. ABINGTON, A.B. 

 Of Trin. Coll. Cam., and of the Middle Temple, London. 



Hague, September 30, 1831. 

 Dear Sir, 

 In reply to your letter of the 21st, I feel much pleasure in adding 

 my opinion to the numerous testimonials, which I am aware you have re- 

 ceived, regarding your being properly qualified to practise the three 

 branches of the medical profession. Assure yourself that it is no flattery 

 on my part, when I affirm, I should feel quite confident in recommending 

 you to any family who might feel disposed to consult you as their medical 

 adviser. Accept my best wishes for your success in practice, and believe 

 me to remain, 



Yours ever sincerely, 

 HENRY F. W. VON HEYDELOFF, M.D. 

 Late Assistant Physician-Accoucheur to the Edinburgh Lying-in 



Institution. 

 Haag Street, No. 14. 



P. S. I send this through the medium of a friend returning to England. 



