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to submit to tho proper regimon. The anxiety of the 

 Doctor was extreme. She recovered j but until the 

 • danger was over, he declared, that on no occasion 

 had he been more oppressed with the responsibility 

 of his profession. 



The gratitude of Wistar was remarkable. Servi- 

 ces done, or even intended, he always remembered | 

 but injuries he was ready to forget. In a letter writ- 

 ten at Edinburgh he declared, that he had determi- 

 ned to forgive every thing to a friend or near relation, 

 and expressed his belief, that it would contribute 

 greatly to happiness to extend forgiveness to every 

 one. This sentiment gained strength with time, and 

 at length ripened into a governing principle. 



To say such a man was a dutiful son, a kind bro- 

 ther, a most affectionate husband and parent, would 

 be matter of supererogation. In the loss of his chil- 

 dren he was peculiarly unfortunate. To those who 

 remained, he was passionately devoted. As the cir- 

 cle of affection lessened, its warmth increased. 



But had he no failings, no infirmities? Undoubt- 

 edly he had, for he was a man. But I may truly 

 say, that they fell not under my observation, and I 

 trust I shall be excused if 1 have not been anxious to 

 search for them. 



