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Medicine," 1858 [this has reached its seventh edition]. (15) "On 

 the Growth of the Recruit and the Young Soldier " [now in its 

 second edition]. (16) " On the Doctrine of Evolution in its Applica- 

 tion to Pathology," 1885-86. (17) " On the Animal Alkaloids." 



Aitken was a man of somewhat reserved and reticent speech, but 

 what he said was pregnant with science and common-sense. He was 

 of a most kindly, genial nature, loyal to his profession, devoted to 

 his friends, and just to all. His personal character endeared him to 

 every one. His frank, straightforward mode of expressing his 

 opinions, tempered as they were by sound judgment and discretion, 

 made him respected and esteemed, and contributed, in no small 

 measure, to the formation of the reputation of one of that small but 

 remarkable group of men to whom the great Army Medical School 

 owes its rise, development, and success. Regretted universally by 

 friends and colleagues, it is in the great School of Military Medicine, 

 which owes him so much, that his loss will be most keenly felt. 



His merits have not escaped some recognition. He was made a 

 Fellow of the Royal Society in 1873. In 1887 he received the honour 

 of 'knighthood. The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, in 

 1888, conferred on him the degree of LL.D., whilst on the walls of 

 the ante-room at Netley is an excellent portrait presented by his 

 numerous friends, admirers, and pupils. 



May his memory long continue to influence coming generations of 

 medical officers in the School he loved so well ! 



J. F. 



