THE LATE ALLAN CUNNINGHAM, ESQ. 291 
* A desire having been expressed by some of the friends of 
the late lamented Allan Cunningham, that some means should 
be taken with the view of testifying their respect for the 
memory of that gentleman, by the erection of a suitable me- 
morial in an appropriate situation, it is suggested by the 
undersigned, that all those disposed to concur in such a pro- 
posal should meet at the Botanical Gardens, on Wednesday 
the 30th of October, at 3 o'clock, for the purpose of adopting 
resolutions whereby the above intentions may be carried into 
effect. 
* PurLLIP P. Kine, Captn. R.N. 
“H. H. Mc Artuur, M.C. 
* R. LETHBRIDGE; J.P. 
* C. NicHorsow, M.D. 
“J. Dosis, R.N."* 
* It is the intention of the friends of the late Allan Cun- 
ningham to place a handsome sepulchral urn upon the small 
island in the lower Botanical Garden, which is surrounded 
by weeping willows. This is as it should be; it will have a 
very pretty effect, and will be an ornament to the Gardens ; 
it will also show the high estimation and affection in which 
the deceased was held by a large number of admiring 
_ friends" T 
An inscription on his father's tombstone, in Kensington 
churchyard, also narrates the circumstances of his career. 
But while sculptured marble may tell to the cold ear of 
posterity the science and the virtues of the departed botanist, 
Allan Cunningham has placed a warmer and more touching 
memorial of his worth in the hearts of his contemporaries, 
which, till they too have performed their allotted tasks, will 
ever bear an earnest and enthusiastic testimony to the ur- 
banity of his manners, the generosity of his disposition, the 
warmth of his affections, and the unbounded sincerity of his 
friendships. 
* Sydney Gazette, Oct. 26th. 1839. T lbid, Dec. 7th. 1839. 
