The bronze tablet on the monument shown on the opposite side of this 

 page bears the following inscription: 



MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY 



Pathfinder, of the Seas 



The Genius who first Snatched 



From Ocean & Atmosphere 



The Secret of their Laws. 



Born January 14th, 1806 *' 

 Died at Lexington, Va., February 1st, 1873 

 Carried through Goshen Pass To His Final 

 Resting Place in Richmond, Virginia. 



Every Mariner 



For Countless Ages 



As he takes his Chart to Shape 



His course across the Seas, 



Will think of thee 



His Inspiration Holy Writ 



Psalms 8 & 107, Verses 8, 23, & 24 



Ecclesiastes Chap. 1, Verse 8 



A Tribute by his Native State 



Virginia 



1923 



His Last Words 



"Carry My Body Through The 



Pass When the Rhododendron 



is in Bloom." 



