Testimonials, submitted to the consideration of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.

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[1818?]
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    Letter from Dr. JONES to General CADVVA- LADER. AVilliamsburgh, March 22d, 1816. Sir,—IT gives me great pleasure to reply to the inquiry contained in your favour of the 14th inst. as the subject is one upon which I can speak without hesitation. Mr. Hare has distinguished himself not only by his knowledge of Chymistry, but by having made va- luable contributions both to the means, and the ob- jects of chymical inquiry; and is in consequence advantageously known to the Chymists of Europe. I have ever regretted that other avocations had called his attention from a pursuit in which he had shown himself so eminently qualified to excel. Should my opinion have any influence in promo- ting his appointment to the Chymical chair in the University of Pennsylvania, I shall felicitate my- self on having promoted the interests of that insti- tution in particular, and the cause of science in general. The mechanical skill possessed by Mr. Hare is an advantage of high importance, as it renders perfect- ly easy that which without it would frequently be relinquished as impossible. This advantage, as use- ful to the institution as to the professor, is not likely to be obtained in any other candidate for the chair. I am with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant, THOMAS P. JONES, Professor of Chymistry at William and Mary College.