[Letter from George Combe presenting various correspondence on the relation between phrenology and Christianity].

  • Combe George, 1788-1858.
Date:
[1836?]
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Credit: [Letter from George Combe presenting various correspondence on the relation between phrenology and Christianity]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TO THK RIGHT HON. THE LORD PROVOST, MAGISTRATES, AND TOWN COUNCIL OF EDINBURGH. My Loud Provost and Gentlemen, After I had offered myself as a Candidate for the Logic Chair, I received a letter from Dr Neill, a Member of Council, stating that difficulties seemed to occur to some religious persons in regard to the bearing of Phrenology on certain doctrines of our holy religion. On the 12th day of April last, I wrote to him a letter explaining my views on the subject, which has been since printed and presented to the Council, under the title of “ The Suppressed Documents.” Dr Neill sent that communication to the Rev. Professor Duncan for his opinion, and he wrote a long and interesting- letter on the general subject of the Relation between Phre- nology and Christianity. To this letter I replied, and Pro- fessor Duncan sent a second short communication to Dr Neill. By the kindness of these gentlemen I have been permitted to print and present the whole correspondence to the Coun- cil ; and, as it embraces topics of great interest, I hope to be forgiven for the additional trespass which I necessarily make on their time, in requesting for them an attentive perusal. I have the honour to remain, My Lord Provost and Gentlemen, Your very faithful and obedient servant, GEO. COMBE. Edinburgh, 13//? June 1836.