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able attainments in the natural sciences, obtained by observation in extensive fields, which 

 even the best books and schools could not substitute, — his excellent virtues and principles, 

 were all, in a manner, kept concealed in silence, and only learned by long and intimate 

 acquaintance, or by the occurrence of circumstances which necessarily brought these 

 characteristics into action." 



Honest, sincere, and disinterested, he took great delight in imparting his knowledge to 

 others, and greatly rejoiced in the prosperity of his friends. He cherished a strong attach- 

 ment for the State of South-Carolina-, and often dwelt with great earnestness of manner, 

 on the characteristics of her people; the great happiness he had enjoyed during his inter- 

 course with them, and the determination he entertained to return at a future day with his 

 family, and make this State his home. 



Alas ! this gratification has been denied him ; death has prematurely snatched him from 

 his family and friends, and he now sleeps in the bosom of that earth, whose mysterious 

 history he delighted to study, and her treasures to develop for the benefit of his fellow-men. 



F. S. H. 



