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proud of him—and he gratefully records the kindness he has 
experienced from so many of her most distinguished sons. 
In his own fame he was just and generous to all who excel in 
the same studies; not a particle of jealousy is in his compo- 
sition; a sin, that, alas! seems too easily to beset too many 
of the most gifted spirits in literature and scienee, nor is the 
happiest genius—imaginative or intellectual—such is the 
frailty of poor human nature at the best—safe from the access 
of that dishonoring passion. ' 
Just and generously said, most loyal Christopher! may 
thy giant shadow never be less! 
ALEXANDER WILSON. 
