from Thomas Penn, Esq., dated May, 1769, of which the following is a copy:—
“Gentlemen: Dr. Rush having been recommended to me by Dr. Fothergill as a very expert Chymist, and the Doctor having further recommended to me to send a Chymical Apparatus to the College, as a Thing that will be of great use, particularly in the tryal of ores, I send you such as Dr. Fothergill thought necessary, under the care of Dr. Rush, which I desire your acceptance of. I recommend Dr. Rush to your notice, and humbly wishing success to the College, remain, with great regard,
“To the Trustees of the College of Philadelphia.”
The following is a part of an address to the Hon. Thomas Penn, Esq., approved and signed August 1, 1769:—
“We have likewise the pleasure to acknowledge a fresh instance of your benevolence in sending us a Chemical Apparatus under the care of Dr. Rush, who will meet with all the encouragement from us due to your recommendation and his own good character.”
At the same meeting, a letter was submitted by Dr. Rush, applying for the Professorship of Chemistry.
“Gentlemen: As the Professorship of Chemistry, which Dr. Morgan hath some time supplied, is vacant, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for it. Should you think proper to honor me with the Chair, you may depend upon my doing anything that lies in my power to discharge the duties of a Professor, and to promote the reputation and interest of your College.
“Philadelphia, July 31, 1769.”
“In consequence of the above application, and in consideration of Dr. Rush’s character as an able Chemist, he was
