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the latter never assumed unworthy form. To his friends he was warmly 

 devoted, and always ready to help them in their work with manifold sug- 

 gestions. His breadth of mind is indicated by the range of his researches, 

 and his liberality by the way in which he encouraged his students to develop 

 his ideas. ]\Iore than one important investigation was based upon hints 

 received from him, and was carried out under his supervision, to appear 

 later under another name. Gibbs never absorbed the credit due even in part 

 to others, nor failed to recognize the merits of his assistants in the fullest 

 way. Had he been more selfish, his list of publications would have been 

 lengthened ; but his sense of justice was most keen, and therefore he held 

 the esteem and confidence of his co-workers. No man, not even among 

 his opponents, for such there were, could ever accuse him of unfairness. 

 He deserved all honor, and his name will long live in the history of that 

 science to which his life was given. 



Edward W. Morley. 



