agreeing with you, in the deep interest attached to the birds of 

 the West, I am, dear Sir, 



Truly yours, 



J. Macoun. 

 "To E. T. Seton, Esq." 



That letter, written entirely in his own hand, is characteristic 

 of the man and his life. With nine weeks' mail piled on his desk, 

 he, nevertheless, unselfishly paid first attention to the student who 

 sent him specimens and craved his help. 



The friendship thus begun continued through life. Many 

 other students of botany and lovers of nature found this same 

 portal to his heart, their common interest in the wild things. 



His universal kindness and helpfulness, and his vast erudition 

 in natural science, combined with the fact that he was the pioneer 

 naturalist of Canada, with official recognition as such, have given 

 him a permanent place in our records, as well as in our affections. 

 He will be remembered by posterity as the father of exact natural 

 history in Canada, and I am proud indeed of the chance to stand 

 among his mourners, who yet rejoice that our standard-bearer died 

 in the fullness of life and the fullness of success. 



May 8th, 1922. 



