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activity. My own conversations with him 

 were mostly confined to discussions on Wealden 

 plants, but I soon discovered that he was 

 equally enthusiastic in the identification of 

 fossil animals, and his extensive knowledge of 

 certain groups of living marine organisms is 

 well known. One of the last letters which I 

 received from Mr. Rufford contained a request 

 for information as to facilities for working at 

 the Naples Zoological Station. 



Philip Rufford was a striking example of 

 a type of scientific man which is far too rare ; 

 he had a deep love for Nature, and the 

 earnestness with which he devoted himself to 

 the study of various branches of Natural 

 History inspired one with admiration for his 

 ability and respect for his love of truth. 



A. C. SEWARD. 



