From E. F. Rimbault, LL.D., F.S.A., Member of the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm; Musical Examiner in the Royal College of Preceptors, London, &c., &c.
“Mr E. Ward Jackson’s discovery is of the highest importance to all performers on musical instruments requiring the use of the fingers. Several attempts have been made, at different times, to construct apparatus which would give strength and elasticity to these important members of the hand; but they have all signally failed. Mr Jackson has been the first to consider the subject philosophically and anatomically. His discovery will form an era in the progress of the manipulation of the art.”
From Jules Benedict, Pianist.
July 22nd, 1865.
“I believe that Mr Jackson’s simple but ingenious contrivance will be highly beneficial for the musical student, and contribute to the clearness of touch and independence of the fingers. Experiments on a large scale, and in schools where music is taught, would still more contribute to acquaint the public with his clever and useful invention.”
From Professor Wyld, Mus. Doc., Cantab.; Professor of Music in Gresham College.
July 23rd, 1865.
“Many thanks for sending me your pamphlet, which I have read very carefully. It has interested me very much, and I have no doubt of the practical excellence of your discovery.”