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Washington we rejoiced that a fairer estimate of his abilities would 

 speedily come to him, and in this we, in conjunction with hosts of 

 friends, were not disappointed. 



From the Sequoya League: 



The Sequoya League, "To Make Better Indians," begs to add its 

 tribute to the memory of W J McGee, who was one of its Advisory 

 Board from its foundation until his death. 



Its work for "making better Indians" by treating them better, was 

 earnestly and effectively assisted by Doctor McGee, and his counsels 

 and assistance were valued and effective. His own large nature, 

 simple and unspoiled as that of the aborigines; his own character and 

 achievement, almost as self-made; the gentleness of his heart; the 

 directness and justness of his mind; the practical common sense gained 

 by his experience; his knowledge of the needs of the Indian, earned 

 by experience and hardship in the field all these made him one of 

 the most valued of our advisers. 



We feel that his death was a loss not only to American science but 

 to philanthropy, and the Sequoya League earnestly desires to join in 

 whatever tribute of affection and respect may be paid to his memory. 



From the Society of American Indians: 



Resolved, That the Society of American Indians register its sorrow 

 over the death of our departed friend and fellow member, Doctor W 

 J McGee, who departed this life during the current year, and that 

 we deplore the loss to the Indian race and to anthropological science 

 of so enthusiastic a student. In this loss of a friend and fellow mem- 

 ber we are consoled by the fact that the efforts of his life have proven 

 an inspiration to many students of the race, and we feel sure that the 

 results of his labors will live for many years to come. May he find 

 eternal peace in the up-above world where both scientist and savage, 

 who have wrought well, may greet each other as fellows with a com- 

 mon interest. 



From the Washington Anthropological Society: 



The interest that Doctor McGee had in anthropology seems to 

 have been aroused during a topographical and geological survey 



