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presence in it. Professor Loveriug, however, had a marked personality, 

 which did not seem to require self-assertion. He was a marked man 

 in any gathering. Perhaps he gave the impression that he had con- 

 quered the world and could smile at its foibles, and one desired to catch 

 the secret of his self-possession, with the expectation of having it told 

 with humor. It seems to me that he resembled certain great philoso- 

 phers, and might be said to be a follower of Aristotle. 



We all remember that his presentation of a subject had a certain 

 old-time stateliness of manner, which was perfect in the days when 

 oratory was much esteemed, and had not become affected by an age of 

 telegrams and telephone communications. I believe that a collection 

 of the essays of Professor Lovering on physical and astronomical sub- 

 jects would show that discriminating spirit and deliberative wisdom, 

 and that peculiar literary style, which characterized him, and which 

 must leave a permanent remembrance upon the minds of all who 

 knew him. 



Still further tributes to the noble character and great 

 worth of our deceased President were made in the following 

 letters. 



From Hon. Robert C. Winthrop. 



My dear Dr. Peabody, — I regret extremely that age and 

 infirmities will prevent my attending the meeting of the Academy 

 to-morrow evening. It would afford me peculiar satisfaction to be 

 present at the commemoration of our lamented friend, Professor 

 Lovering, and to listen to the tributes proposed for the occasion. 

 His services as President of the Academy constitute but a small 

 part of his claim to consideration. His lifelong loyalty to the cause 

 of science, and his devotion to the University as Professor for 

 more than half a century, entitle him to a most grateful remem- 

 brance. 



Nor can I forget my association with him, for several years 

 past, as one of the Trustees of the Peaborly Museum of Americau 

 Archaeology and Ethnology. 



I say nothing of the pleasant relations which I enjoyed with 

 him as a friend, and of the respect which I have always enter- 

 tained for his character. 



Believe me, with renewed regrets that I cannot attend the 

 meeting, 



Yours, sincerely, 



Robert C. Winthrop. 



