Daniel C. Gilman 



and his contributions to its publica- 

 tions ; the remarkable detection of 

 the diamond fraud ; and finally his 

 appointment as the first Director of 

 the United States Geological Survey, 

 — a remarkable record achieved by 

 one whose boyhood was full of prom- 

 ise, whose education was as good as 

 the country could afford, and whose 

 manly energy, enthusiasm, and good 

 sense enabled him to overcome great 

 difficulties, win encouragement and 

 support, and hold a station of respon- 

 sibility and influence with credit and 

 renown. 



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