testimonial, and bey therefore to state that in,
in my Opinion his Anatomical experience, and the amount of Surgical practice which he has seen in Edinburgh, and in the London Hospitals, while he held one of the Scholarships at the College of Surgeons peculiarly qualify him for the Appointment which he desires.
(signed) John Goodsir, F.R.S. Professor of Anatomy in the University of Edinburgh.
January, 18, 1855
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From Dr. S. Spence, Lecturer Surgery at Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh.
12, Northumberland Street; Edinburgh, 22 February, 1855.
I have much pleasure in stating that I have known Mr John Falconer, since the commencement of his Medical Career. From the first his attention was specially directed to Anatomy and Surgery, and he studied both with great diligence.
Mr Falconer acted for some years as Demonstrator in the University of Edinburgh under Professor Goodsir