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cap, vividly recalls what is in reality an event of historical 

 importance as well as a most interesting graduation 

 ceremonial. I propose to Jiave it placed so that it may be 

 on view, so to speak, to the members of the University 

 Court on Monday at their meeting of that day, and to the 

 members of the Senatus Academicus when they next meet. 

 Thereafter it will no doubt find a permanent place on our 

 walls. 



I would venture to tender anew the thanks and best 

 wishes of the University Court, and with the assurance of 

 my profound esteem, beg to remain, dear Miss Ormerod, 



Sincerely yours, 



M. C. TAYLOR. 



November 14, IQOO. 



DEAR PROFESSOR WALLACE, This is very kind of you ; 

 it is a great pleasure to me to know that I am allowed to 

 hold such an honourable place, and I thank you very much 

 for all the trouble that you have been taking. I really do 

 not know how to express what I feel about all the kindness 

 shown me, but you, knowing how I have been situated till 

 the University of Edinburgh showed me such honour and 

 kindness, will believe the heartfelt comfort and encourage- 

 ment it is to me to have their authoritative approval and 

 support. But this is private to you. "The Chancellor' 

 and Secretary might think I was tete montee if I wrote in 

 such a fashion. I have had some nice letters, two from Dr. 

 Taylor and a charming little letter last evening, delightfully 

 worded, from Sir Wm. Muir. I am going to look at the 

 picture of Lord Inglis again in your beautiful book 

 (" Quasi Cursores "), that I may see whom I am allowed to 

 sit next to in this very distinguished company, but I am 

 writing to catch the post now, so I only thank you also for 

 the papers which I have not yet had time to give my head 

 to. With most kind regards and hearty thanks. 



November 15, 1900. 



I feel I gave a very insufficient acknowledgment (writing 

 in a hurry last night) for all the kind care and, I feel sure, 

 no small trouble you have been taking about putting my 

 " representation " nicely on view. I have refreshed my 

 memory of Lord Inglis, and indeed I feel I have a right to 

 be proud that my portrait is allowed to be placed by such a 

 grand representation of such a distinguished man. I am 

 glad the " Court " liked the picture in itself (I urged all 

 concerned to good execution), and indeed it is a pleasure to 



