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ledgements for the disposition you have shewn of encouraging every attempt to promote science in this place; for your ready concurrence with my proposal of instituting medical schools in this seminary; and for the honour you have conferred on me, in appointing me a professor of the Theory and Practice of medicine. My gratitude cannot be manifested in a better manner, than in shewing the most scrupulous regard to the improvement of medical learning, and diligently prosecuting every measure which may be thought conducive to that end. I flatter myself nothing in my power shall be wanting to answer the great purposes of the institution.
The learned Provost, vice Provost and faculty of the college have employed their unwearied care in cultivating every branch of academical knowledge; and thus, with a success answerable to their wisdom and perseverance, have carried this seminary to a very high pitch of reputation. Their industry I shall set before me as an example worthy of imitation, and shall consult with them, in framing such rules as may be thought expedient for the better regulating of physical exercises, and fixing the medical schools on the most respectable footing. From their experienced judgement, and warm attachment to the interest of the college, I have room to hope for all the assistance they can yield me in carrying the design into execution.
