This last work closes a series of about six examinations upon
some thirty papers, requiring from three to five hours' writing
on each. The examination held here was oral, before a committee
of three of our faculty, and lasted nearly three hours. Mr.
Coffin was probed on all sides with everything that had a
bearing on his course (Biology), both as to technical and
general matters, and slipped but twice in the whole ordeal. Our
professors report to me that his previous written work was of
the same high character. Of the forty or fifty men who have
taken this degree here, within the past fifteen years (all on
examination), Mr. Coffin easily stands among the half dozen who
have most distinguished themselves. We were much pleased with
the gentlemanliness and strength of character he displayed, and
no doubt have Fisk University to thank in large measure
therefor. Very Truly Yours,

CHARLES M. MOSS.

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SCHOOL ECHOES.

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