XXIV Dr. Kirkland’s Discourse in Commemoration of 
He cherished our institution for Agriculture and Natural His- 
tory, by presiding at the meetings of the board, through a series 
of years. 
Eight years before his death he made an endowment for an 
Academy (with many careful provisions) in his native town, to 
which he bequeathed his extensive and valuable library, and also 
a property for erecting a church. 
The literary and scientific associations in this country, among 
others the Historical Society in this state and the Philosophical 
Society of Philadelphia, manifested their sense of his merit, 
by making him one of their number; and several Universities, 
besides the oldest, his own, conferred on him honorary degrees. 
Whilst we acknowledge our obligation to his mind and 
learning, let us honour the qualities of his heart, and the moral 
excellences which claim our esteem and affection ; — his patience 
of labour; his superiority to any unworthy indulgence of the 
appetites ; his energy, vigor, and fearlessness; his probity, his 
warmth of affection, his public spirit and love of country ; and 
these personal and social virtues crowned by faith and piety. 
The pre-eminence of Mr. Jefferson’s talents, and the variety 
and value of his acquirements are to be subjects of our attention. 
These talents and attainments have been exhibited to the public 
judgment, in the productions of his mind which are known. 
They have made themselves evident to enlightened individuals 
who have resorted to his dwelling or sought his intercourse. 
He was ever ready to lend the light of his mind, and commu- 
nicate his knowledge to all who had an open ear. [I avail myself 
of these general sources, and of more particular information of 
the most authentic kind, to present views of his mind and its 
pursuits. 
