Testimonials in favour of James Hunter, Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery of the University of Edinburgh [for the position of Deputy Commissioner in Lunacy for Scotland].

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[1899?]
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Credit: Testimonials in favour of James Hunter, Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery of the University of Edinburgh [for the position of Deputy Commissioner in Lunacy for Scotland]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Front the Rev. A. J. Robertson, Minister of the Parish of Lochgilphead. Lochgilphead, January 24, 1899. I HAVE much pleasure in strongly recommending Dr. James Hunter for the appointment of Deputy Commissioner in Lunacy. After a distinguished career at the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with honourable distinction in nearly all his classes, Dr. Hunter began practice here, being appointed Medical Officer for the Parishes of Glassary and North Knapdale. His excellent abilities, acknowledged skill, and personal charm of manner quickly brought him to the front, and very soon gained for him such universal esteem, that by the county families he is looked upon as a valued friend and as their medical adviser in whom they have fullest confidence, while he is by the poor loved and implicitly trusted. In this wide sphere Dr. Hunter has had a large experience in the treatment of boarded out patients, while his connection with Dr. Cameron, Medical Superintendent of the Argyll and Bute Asylum here, has given him exceptional opportunities, of which he fully avails himself, of studying the treatment of the insane and making himself thoroughly acquainted with the administration of such institutions. Having regard to Dr. Hunter’s high attainments and wide experience, I am of opinion that he is eminently qualified for the position of Deputy Commissioner. Dr. Hunter is a man of sterling integrity of character and of high intellectual powers, of quick perception, and with a strong sense of duty. He is free from every whim and crotchet, and would prove not only a most capable and successful administrator, but also a most agreeable colleague. A. J. ROBERTSON.