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After some weeks of failing health he died on the twenty- 
seventh of Febrauary last, in the eightieth year of his age. 
A beautiful western grass, the sigs fees flexuosa commemo- 
rates his name and services. 
Appended are testimonials of learned societies and a bibli- 
ography. 
FROM THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia has heard 
with deep sorrow the announcement of the death of John H. Red- 
field, who, in his unselfish devotion to its interests, has long been 
one of its most active benefactors. 
Always an earnest student of nature his last years of deserved 
freedom from business engagements were devoted to his favorite 
studies in connection with the Academy, and to the arrangement 
and care of the Herbarium. 
The steady growth and admirable condition of the botanical 
collection constituted an enduring memorial of his industry and 
zeal. | : 
As Chairman of the Publication Committee and Member of 
the Council the same fidelity and discretion characterized the dis- 
charge of his duties. 
He was a man of strong but tender character; firm in his sup- 
port of the right, but tolerant of all honest difference of opinion ; 
cheerful, gentle, modest and cultured. Time to him was one of 
his most precious possessions, yet he was ever gladly at the service 
of those requiring advice or assistance. 
He was an earnest student, a wise counsellor and a steadfast 
friend. His encouragement and loving sympathy endeared him 
to his associates, who felt for him a’ personal affection which 
enables them to appreciate the irreparable loss sustained by his 
family, to whom they would offer their heartfelt sympathy. 
FROM THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. 
The Academy has learned with sorrow of the death of Mr. 
John H. Redfield, at his home, in cinta sae on February lav 
1895. 
Mr. Redfield was one of the earliest members of the Lyceum 
of Natural History, having been elected in 1836. During his 
