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MEMOIR OF BARON HALLER. 
to the gout, and this ivas soon followed by severe 
gravel complaints. But notwithstanding these most 
harassing ailments, the energy of his mind continued 
unabated, and in the midst of his pains he prosecuted 
his scientific pursuits. When much indisposed, he 
had the honour of being visited in his sick-chamber 
by the Emperor of Germany, who, in addition to 
this high compliment to his distinguished subject, 
was solicitous personally to express to him the deep 
interest he felt in his welfare and comfort : it was 
a visit alike of condescension and kindness. In a 
short time, Haller finding his strength become more 
and more exhausted, and perceiving he could not 
long survive his many troubles, solemnly inquired of 
his professional adviser and friend what he thought 
would he the term of his days, requiring at the same 
time a reply of sincerity and truth. Dr. Rosselet 
gave him a faithful and explicit answer, assigning a 
time hut a few weeks distant. Haller with calm- 
ness expressed his obligation to his friend, and his 
gratitude for the speedy prospect, and continued to 
apply his time and powers to his literary occupa- 
tions, and to pious offices, to which he had ever 
given a marked and devout attention. When the 
fatal moment approached, he was able to judge for 
himself; and putting his finger to his pulse, he 
remarked to Rosselet, “ My pulse heats" not.” He 
thus himself indicated the moment when the vital 
spark was extinguished, and expired on the 12th 
December, 1777, in his seventieth year. 
Baron Haller had been thrice married ; first, in 
