S. Is he strictly honest?
sober?
truthful?..
diligent?
9. What has been the state of his health since you have
known him?
I never heard a whisper to the contrary.
I never had a suspicion to the contrary.
Yes.
Perfect.
[This half-sheet to be torn off, filled up, and returned in the envelope sent herewith.]
STATEMENT respecting
who is an applicant for
QUESTIONS.
1. Are you related to the Candidate? If so, what is the
relationship?
ANSWERS.
No
2. Are you well acquainted with him?
Yes
3. How long have you known him?
About 14 years.
4. How long have you known him?
5. What have been the places of his education?
His technical Education.
6. From what circumstances does your knowledge of him arise?
I have known him as a student in the Institute, and subsequently.
7. If he has been employed under you, will you state the nature of his duties, and how he discharged them?
As stated in his application.
Practical Chemistry on the society's laboratory can best answer this question.
10. Do you believe him to be free from pecuniary embarrassments?
I think he is quite free.
11. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify him for the appointment which he now seeks?
No
Signature: John Attfield
Occupation, Professional qualifications, &c.: PROF. JOHN ATTFIELD, Ph.D., F.R.S., F.I.C., F.C.S.
Address: Honorary Member of Pharmaceutical Societies of Great Britain, St. Petersburgh, Austria, East Flanders, the United States, Canada, and Australia; 17, Bloomsbury Square, London, W.C.
Date: July 28, 1875
Dr Attfield F.R.S.