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from whom it proceeded, shall be fully realized. The Students of
Divinity were from his position as Primarius Professor of Theology, the
special objects of his care, and alike from the fatherly interest he
took in their welfare and the high abilities which he brought
to bear in communicating instruction to them, they, in common with
the Trustees, will ever look back to his memory with the fondest
respect."
"Conscious that from a less sensible contact owing to the
long distance which intervenes, the sympathy which they desire to
convey may not be so warmly felt, yet the Trustees cannot allow
this opportunity to pass without saying that with his bereaved
relatives and friends they do most warmly sympathize, and for
them most earnestly join in imploring the comfort and consol-
ation of Him who, in His good providence, has removed their
beloved friend to shine in a higher sphere."
"Resolved that copies of the foregoing Minutes be sent
to the relations of the late Principal, to the Colonial Committee,
and be inserted in the Kingston papers."
"An application for permission to place a portrait of
the late Principal Leitch in the Convocation Hall was granted
unanimously."
On 3rd August 1864 the Revd William Snodgrass

1863-64

[handwritten note appears to be 012?]