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the aid they have received in the study of the science from Dr 
Brinton, whom they regard as their botanical preceptor. An in- 
. timate friend, Professor F. Lamson-Scribner, has forcibly expressed 
this sentiment in the following language : 
“Those who have been with Dr. Brinton in his botanical excur- 
sions, as I have, will say with me, that in the field he was a keen | 
observer and zealous collector, observing and collecting with an 
enthusiasm which was always contagious to his party.” 
« The results of these trips, which we enjoyed to the utmost, have 
enriched the herbaria of many scientific institutions and those of 
botanists in all parts of our country. His work and his conversa- 
tion rarely failed to excite the ambition of others, and I am confi- 
dent that many young men have received inspirations from their 
associations with Dr. Brinton, leading them to become better 
botanists or more earnest students.” 
Dr. Brinton was married on November 13, 1862, to Sallie W. 
Clemens, of Philadelphia. A married daughter and two sons sur- 
vive him. As a source of consolation, after the death of his wife, 
he engaged more earnestly in botanical studies. It is a peculiar 
coincidence that he had expressed an intention of retiring from 
the Presidency of the Botanical Club, and at the time of his de- 
cease had in preparation a farewell address. His last evening was 
spent at the home of a lifelong friend, and the following verses 
were discussed, which now seem to have fittingly foreshadowed 
the final sleep that should soon come to one of the participants: 
* Oever de stillen Straten, 
Geit klar de Glockenslag, 
God’ Nacht! Din Hart will slapen ; 
Un’ Morgen is ook een Dag. 
Noch eenmal lat uns spriken ; 
Goden Abend, gode Nacht! 
De Maand schient up de Daken 
Uns Herrgott, halt de Wacht,” 
A. W. MILLER, M. D., 
Gro. M. BERINGER, 
Jos. CRAWFORD, 
Committee. 
