Curwen.] ^^^ [Jan. 16, 



those placed under his charge, and he sought to impress, not only all these 

 views, but all his interest in his patients, on those who had more immedi- 

 ate direction. The rules, which he prepared for the conduct and guidance 

 of those entrusted with the immediate care of the patients, show how 

 zealously he sought to impress his own principles and practice on all who 

 came within the reach of his influence ; but the example of his daily con- 

 duct impressed the lesson more deeply than any written code could have 

 done. No one could fail to feel the influence of that genial, gentle nature, 

 constantly before him, and not be impressed with its great worth, and the 

 eflFect it must necessarily have on all who could be reached by it. When 

 the physical frame could no longer bear the strain put upon it by the con- 

 stant visits to the wards, in all their detail, the interest was still extended 

 to all, but more directly expended on those whose restoration could be 

 most certainly effected by it. 



Of a naturally quick and impulsive temper, that was so eft'ectually under 

 control that none would have suspected its existence, unless some wrong 

 or injury were done to the insane, and then the rebuke came, sharp and 

 decisive ; not in an angry tone, but as the result of that indignation which 

 such a sensitive spirit would naturally feel, on witnessing, or becoming 

 acquainted with any violation of the better instincts of true manhood. 



Like all genuinely conscientious natures, he was very sensitive, and 

 seeking with unaffected honesty and truthfulness to do all in his power for 

 the relief of suffering humanity, he was naturally, perhaps unduly, sensi- 

 tive to the attacks made by many, whose philanthropic zeal was often as- 

 sumed to make an impression, in their own favor, on their fellow-men. 

 Certain it is, that he was very much harassed by the malicious attacks of 

 designing persons, whose utter lack of true benevolence led them to say 

 and do things, totally at variance with truth and justice. When in feeble 

 health, and endeavoring to do all in his power for the benefit of his fellow- 

 men, he was assailed with very unjust statements, made by those whose 

 misguided zeal led them to the utterance of strictures on his character and 

 professional standing, which their high religious profession should have 

 made them blush to make public, withoat a more thorough investigation 

 of the true facts. In the minds of those who knew him best, the impres- 

 sion is very deep that those strictures had very much to do in bringing on 

 the condition which ultimately resulted in his death. 



Deeply imbued with the religious principles of the Society of Friends, in 

 which he had been educated, while placing little value on various exter- 

 nals of the Society, he endeavored, consistently, to carry out the principles 

 laid down by them, in all his intercourse with his fellow-men. To a dis- 

 position, genial, gentle and kind-hearted, he united great decision and de- 

 termination of character, and, convinced after careful examination that he 

 was I'ight, he kept steadily on in the course he believed to be correct, not 

 deviating in the least from what he believed to be the true line of duty. 

 Generous and liberal-minded, strong in his attachments and friendships, 

 he cherished no feelings of enmity against any, but strove to live in peace 



