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tinctive in the figure, &c. (spare, symmetrical, mus- 

 cular, &c.) ? Colour of hair ? Complexion (if remark- 

 ably fair, dark, ruddy, pale, sallow, &c.)? Tempera- 

 ment, if distinctly nervous, sanguine, bilious, or 

 lymphatic ? Measurement round inside of rim of your 

 hat ? Energy of body, if remarkable ; as shown by 

 power of activity, power of enduring fatigue, restless- 

 ness, requiring but little sleep (state how much), 

 early rising, adventures, travel, mountaineering, &c. 

 (give a few facts) ? Energy of mind, if remarkable ; 

 as shown by power of accomplishing a large amount 

 of brain work, by the vigorous pursuit of interests, 

 whatever they may be, &c. (give a few facts) ? Ke- 

 tentiveness of memory (give facts) ? Studiousness of 

 disposition and mental receptivity, as shown by large 

 acquirements ? Independence of judgment in social 

 political, or religious matters (give illustrations) ? 

 Originality or eccentricity of character (give illus- 

 trations) ? Special talents, as for mechanism, practi- 

 cal business habits, music, mathematics, &c. ? Strongly 

 marked mental peculiarities, bearing on scientific 

 success, and not specified above: the following list 

 may serve to suggest impulsiveness, steadiness, strong 

 feelings and partisanship, social affections, religious 

 bias of thought, love of the new and marvellous, 

 curiosity about facts, love of pursuit, constructiveness 

 of imagination, foresight, public spirit, disinterestedness. 



