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review of the history of the Academy. All his essays and pa- 

 pers, with very few exceptions (perhaps those which were pub- 

 lished by the Government), and all his observations and notes on 

 various subjects, were reserved for the Transactions of the Aca- 

 demy, and in this respect he has done more than any other mem- 

 ber for the establishment of its fame and reputation among the 

 scientific world. 



This remark should not be misunderstood. The writer has not 

 the slightest intention of robbing well-deserved laurels from the 

 crowned brows of our distinguished members, rightfully praised 

 by Engelmann himself for their indomitable and energetic support 

 of our institution. It only expresses his own opinion, and le- 

 iterates the sentiments of the members of the Academy who have 

 publicly proclaimed it time and again by placing Dr. Engel- 

 mann almost continuously (sixteen times in twenty-eight years), 

 and very often against his wishes, upon that post of honor, the 

 duties of which he graced with such wonderfully modest and 

 amiable urbanity, — eflectually leading the discussions, giving 

 desired and timely information on every subject when necessary, 

 and being ever ready to entertain the members present at a meet- 

 ing with the inexhaustible mine of his scientific lore, when no- 

 papers were offered or the discussion on the topics presented had 

 been exhausted. 



There is no possible doubt that those who have been associated 



with him, and admired his mild manners, his gentle but decisive 



method of giving his opinion, will ever cherish his memory ; and 



members who have not enjoyed the delight of his personal 



acquaintance will learn from the "Transactions" of the Society,. 



and from the older members, the esteem and gratitude that all 



owe to the memory of our lamented President, Dr. George 



Engelmann. 



ENNO SANDER. 



