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CHARACTER OF THE AUTHOR.
From Thomas Burrell, Jr., M. D.; J. O. Masterson, A. M., of Trinity College, Dublin; and others, citizens of South Bloomfield.

"South Bloomfield, Ohio, January 1, 1835.

"We, the undersigned, citizens of South Bloomfield, Pickaway County, Ohio, do certify that we have been personally acquainted with Doctor John C. Bennett, for more than twelve months, (and several of us for a number of years,) during which time he sustained the character of a sober, moral man, scrupulously honest in all his dealings; and, in regard to his talents and professional acquirements, we believe them to be of the first order.

  • "Isaac Cade,
  • "Tho. Burrell, Jr.,
  • "Benj. S. Olds,
  • "J. O. Masterson,
  • "Geo. R. Piper,
  • "William Pratt,
  • "C. R. Bye."
From the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Willoughby University.

"Chagrin, August 20, 1831.

"J. C . Bennett, M. D.

"Dear Sir,—

"A few days since, we, as officers of the Board of Trustees of the Willoughby University of Lake Erie, forwarded to you an appointment as agent for said Institution; since which time the Board have had a meeting, at which it was agreed that we should communicate with you on the subject of commencing our University by organizing the Medical Department first, or, in other words, by obtaining (if possible) two or more suitable persons to deliver a course of Lectures on Anatomy, Chemistry, &c., as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. It was also proposed, at the meeting of the Board, to commence a select school, or preparatory department, as soon as a suitable person could be obtained to take charge of it, and circumstances justify the undertaking.

"The Board flatter themselves that yourself and your friend Mr. Masterson may yet feel it to be your duty to embark in this business, and assist in building up this Institution.

"We make the suggestion at this time for your consideration, and the Board would be happy to hear from you on the subject.

"On the lot which the trustees have purchased is a large two story dwelling-house, which could be fitted for a preparatory school, or for chemical and anatomical lectures, at a small expense.

"The Board feel thankful for the interest which you have taken in this Embryo Institution, and they flatter themselves that success will attend your efforts in its behalf, and that you may yet receive in some way a satisfactory reward.

  • "N. Allen, President.
  • "H. Graham, Secretary."
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