Correspondence (incoming) - F-G

of widely separated branches; but as a matter of fact, they all belong to the department of modern philology, and any modern philologist is expected to be a specialist in any of the above enumerated languages and historical and philosphical annexed departments. As regards my habits and moral conduct in the past and here in Chicago, I may simply state that I have at all times led the life of a Teacher and enthusiastic student. I have never been married. I should regard it as the crowning event of my life if you were able to avail yourself of my services as Teacher of languages, literatures, etc. I have been in the possession of many valuable English Testimonials, but most of them have been lost, and those that still remain cannot be inserted here. The following are simply English versions of my Italian University credentials, and a copy of a note recently received from the well-known American Oriental Scholar Professor W. Dwight Whitney of Yale College. I have the honor of signing myself, dear Senator Stanford, Yours most respectfully, A.[H.?] [Gunlogsen?]

Copy of Italian Testimonials: "I undersigned Professor of Languages and Comparative Literature in the University of Naples attest that Albert Gunlogsen for three years with great diligence and profit attended my lessons. He knows the Sanskrit, Persian and other kindred languages and literatures. He has always distinguished himself both as regards talent and laboriousness. His singular nobleness of disposition has been recognized by all who knew him. I feel deeply sorry at having to part with this pupil of mine, but I feel confident that his journey to England will prove an advantage to the cause of philosophy and letters." (signed) Giacomo [Lignand?] Naples. March 3, 1868.

No 2. "I undersigned attest that Albert Gunlogsen not only knows correctly the French, English and German tongues, but is moreover one of the most distinguished students, who have frequented the philological faculty of the University of Naples. He speaks and writes these languages with equal facility as the several Scandanavian tongues. He has undertaken deep studies in

these several literatures, and has submitted [?] written Essays to the Philological Faculty [?]. He has already gained a valuable experience [?] as a teacher in the City of Naples, where his numerous pupils have profited, under [his?] tuition. (signed) Giancomo [Lignana?] Professor of Languages and Comparative Literature in the University of Naples, member of the [Superior?] Council of Public Instruction. Naples, Nov. 15. [1860?], [Newrink?] N.Y. Sept. 23, 1887. Dear Mr. Gunlogsen. "I have duly received and read with interest your accounts of your labors and struggles, and wish you success in your labors in the cause of learning. During all the past year I have been nearly [disabled?] by ill health, and I am still lingering in my summer retreat in search of physical improvement while I ought to be in my place at New Haven. You will, I am sure, excuse on this account the brevity and insufficiency of my reply. Yours sincerely, (Signed) W.D. Whitney