338 CHARLES COFFIN JEWETT. 



first catalogue of books was published. For more than 10 years Mr. Jewett has 

 thus been identified with the best interests of learning in the metropolis of New 

 England. The catalogues which he has prepared, and the rules for the govern- 

 ment of the library which he has suggested, have served as models for similar 

 libraries in all parts of the country. To his thorough and systematic knowledge, 

 and to the faithful performance of his duties, the citizens of Boston are largely 

 indebted for the rapid growth and complete success of what seems destined to 

 be the library of the land. 



The early death of such a man must be regarded as a public loss. What 

 shall we say, alas ! for the loved wife and children who survive him, and for 

 those who enjoyed his friendship, and who knew him in the most intimate rela- 

 tions of private life? For such, it is a consolation to know that his daily walk 

 and conversation was a beautiful illustration of the Christian's faith ; and that 

 the heavenly smile which rested upon his features in the calm repose of death 

 was but an index to the soul that had ceased to animate them forever. The loss 

 of such a man, viewed in its religious aspects, is indeed " gain." 



