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204 sion that was created to revise the tax laws of Michigan, and in that capacity rendered very valuable service to the State. He is a man of the highest character, sincere and genuine at all times and under all occasions. He is a man of sound judgment and of conscientious devotion to duty, who never does anything half-way. Not only is he a well-read lawyer, but he has studied with care questions of government, and political and ethical science. He came to his professorship in the Law School at the age of thirty-four and held the position for eighteen years, when he resigned and gave himself up to the practice of his profession. The old students will always remember him not only for his learning, but for his humor and good nature. He lectured on Pleading and Practice, Evidence, Torts, Easements, Bailments, and the Law of Personal Property. His lectures were prepared with great care, and gave entire satisfaction.

Prof. William P. Wells was born at St. Albans, Vt., Feb. 15, 1831. His father is said to have been a lineal descendant of Thomas Wells, an early Governor of Connecticut. We take the liberty to incorporate herein the following sketch of Professor Wells's career, which has recently been made public in another connection:—