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and a model for students. In thoroughness and accuracy of work they afford a bright 

 example of American scholarship. 



In personal character Mr. Pilling "was above reproach. No man was more steadfast 

 to his moral and intellectual convictions, which were held with that charity for 

 otbeis which is possible only to those who have strong and well-founded convictions 

 of their own. The example and influence of his character will long remain on the 

 institutions with which ho was connected. 



Respectfully submitted. J. W. Powell, 



Director. 



Mr. S. P. Langley, 



Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 



