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, (1863). Birthday (1863). Commemoration of his Grandfather, 

 (Mr. Fish,) at Stonington. Letter from Dr. Hitchcock. Letter 

 from Mr. S. F. B. Morse. Birthday (1864). Death of Dr. 

 Knight 271 



CHAPTER XXVH. 

 HIS DEATH: HIS CHARACTER AND SERVICES. 



His Last Days. Circumstances of his Death. His Funeral. The 

 Character of his Mind. His Work as a Man of Science : Remarks 

 of President Woolsey : Letter from Professor Jeffries Wyman : Re- 

 marks of Professor J. P. Cooke : Letter from Professor Joseph Henry. 

 His Services to Yale College and Character as a College Officer: 

 Remarks of President Woolsey: Letter from Professor Thacher: 

 Letter from Professor Porter: Remarks of Dr. Bacon. His Kind- 

 ness: Letter from Dr. Charles Beck: Letter from Mr. S. F. B. 

 Morse. The Courtesy of his Manners : Remarks of President Wool- 

 sey: Letter from Rev. George Jones. His Love of Esteem. 

 His Domestic Virtues: Communications from Mrs. Church, Mrs. 

 Hubbard, and Mrs. Dana: Letter from Judge S. J. Andrews. 

 His Impression upon others : Remarks of Professor Wyman : Letter 

 from Professor C. U. Shepard: Letter from Rev. Dr. Sprague 311 



