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ical papers which are to be found in the proceedings of the Academy of 

 Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. His strictly medical contributions 

 are not numerous, but are of considerable value, and they are worthy 

 of readin*g and of emulation on account of their conciseness, clearness 

 and purity of diction. 



Dr. Sager was a member of the American Association for the Advance- 

 ment of Science, of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Thiladelphia, of 

 the Academy of Sciences of New Orleans, of the Academy of Sciences of 

 Chicago. He was one of the first of the Michigan physicians to become 

 a member of the American Medical Association ; he was a member of the 

 New York State Medical Society ; of the Michigan State Medical Society, 

 and of the Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia. His modesty and retir- 

 ing disposition were incompatible with his becoming a prominent factor 

 in any of the societies in which he was a member. It is said that when 

 present at any such gathering, he was usually found occupying an in- 

 conspicuous place in the rear of the room, few members being aware of 

 his presence. 



In 1875 he obtained leave of absence from his university duties and 

 spent the winter in Florida and South Carolina, returning in the spring 

 temporarily relieved from his physical disability and looking forward to 

 several years of active labor. These hopes were, however, not realized, 

 and in 1874, on account of his illness, he found it necessary to lay aside 

 the harness which he had worn so long, giving up all attempts at teaching. 



The Regents conferred upon him the title of emeritus professor, and 

 he remained as Dean of the Medical Faculty until June, 1875, when he 

 felt obliged to sever all connection with the University. He developed 

 Bright's disease from which he died August 0, 1877. 



One of his colleagues (Dr. Breakey) thus speaks of Dr. Sager: 



"IJis life teaches us that the success and fame most desired and endur- 

 ing are achieved by straightforward, honest means, and by persistent 

 effort; that devotion to truth, to scientific research, to the development 

 of rational medicine without pretentiousness, 'without quackish art, with 

 fidelity to obligations, brings its rewards in the esteem and commendation 

 of professional brethren, the confidence and honor of the public, and the 

 gratitude of patients." V. C. V. 



