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THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
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sary to go into it, and thereupon to open Professorships, that he may be taken into your service.

“When you have heard him, and duly considered what he has to lay before you, you will be best able to judge in what manner you can serve the public, the Institution, and the particular design now recommended to you.

“I am, Gentlemen, your very affectionate friend,

THOMAS PENN.

“London, February 15th, 1765.”

In addition to this letter Dr. Morgan presented others he had received from Mr. Hamilton and Richard Peters, former members of the Board, but then residing in England. His scheme was also approved by Dr. Fothergill, Dr. Hunter, Dr. Watson, and Dr. Cullen, “men distinguished for their superior knowledge in literature, and particularly eminent in everything which relates to medical science.”[1]

  1. Morgan’s Discourse.