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indicated, and which extend themselves in parallel lines along the 

 pathways of human progress from savager}' to civilization, form the 

 principal subjects of discussion in this volume." 



These quotations are sufficient to convey an idea of the substance 

 of the vohime and the principles which its author has set fortli. To 

 follow his scholarly statements and call attention in detail to the 

 important deductions he has drawn, particularly in relation to Ameri- 

 can ethnology, would be impossible in this brief notice of the labors 

 of one who has done so much. 



In social life Mr. Morgan was much beloved for his kind and 

 genial ways, and at Rochester his house, with its large hall, in 

 which were his library and collections, was often the gathering place 

 of scholars and scientists, and there the well-known literary Club, of 

 which he was one of the founders a quarter of a century ago, often 

 met to discuss the papers which he brouglit before them. Ever active 

 as a citizen in all good works, he was twice honored by public offices : 

 in 18GI he was a member of the State Assembly, and in 18G7 he was 

 a Senator. In both these capacities he was distinguished as the un- 

 compromising foe of all vicious measures, and his fair name was never 

 sullied by even the insinuation of corrupt or double dealing. 



From his great interest in the Indian tribes and from his knowledge 

 of the natural course of the development of civilization, he always took 

 to heart the unfortunate condition of the Indians and the unnatural 

 methods which were pursued by Government in relation to their 

 civilization, and often urged, as occasions arose, the desirability of 

 leading the Indians to civilization by making them self-sustaining as 

 a pastoral people, writing several letters to the press, particularly to 

 the " Nation," in which are presented forcible reasons for following 

 such a plan. 



Mr. Morgan was a member of numerous historical and scientific 

 societies, and in 1879 he was elected President of the American 

 Association for the Advancement of Science, and presided over the 

 meeting held in Boston the follo\nng year. At this time it was 

 noticed that his strength was failing, and, although he had much en- 

 joyment at the meeting, he remarked that it would probably be tlie 

 last time he should meet with the Association, and that he so much 

 the more appreciated the honor which had been conferred upon him. 

 From that time he slowly declined, and died at his home, at the age 

 of sixty-three, on Dec. 17, 1881. 



Mr. Morgan was married in 1851 to Mary E., daughter of tlie late 

 Lemuel Steele, of Albany, N. Y., who, with one son, survives him. 



