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“ His moral qualities reached almost higher than his intellectual, 
and were the secret of the influence he possessed, and of the affec¬ 
tion with which he was regarded. His courtesy of manner and 
delicacy of feeling marked him as a true gentleman in all that he 
did. In him sterling integrity, firmness of principle, unswerving 
rectitude, and thorough persuasion in his own mind, were combined 
with a breadth of view, and a tolerance for the opinions, ay, even 
for the weaknesses, of others, as pleasing as it is rare. Guileless as 
a child, he was yet sagacious beyond most men; while the delicate 
susceptibilities of his kind heart prevented him from saying or 
doing anything that could by possibility wound the feelings of 
another.” 
In society Dr Seller’s manners were most genial and agreeable, 
and he had the power of attaching to himself all who made his 
acquaintance. Mr Stephens,his “ collaborates” in the “Physiology 
of the Farm,” and who came to know him only through their union 
in that work, writes to me of him—“ I never made so dear a friend 
on so short a notice.” 
Until about the year 1865 Dr Seller enjoyed a fair amount of 
good health, and retained his active habits; but shortly after that 
time his constitution gave way; and when, after some interval, he 
sought medical advice, a complication of disorders was discovered 
to exist, including disease of the heart. 
Under the care of Mr Archibald W. Dickson, assisted by 
other eminent medical friends, the worst symptoms were kept in 
check for a time, but at last resisted the remedies applied to them, 
and made it apparent that his end was approaching. Pie bore the 
sufferings incident to his illness with the fortitude of a philosopher 
and the resignation of a Christian. He discussed with his medical 
attendants every symptom of his malady, and its probable termina¬ 
tion, with the same calmness as if the patient had been a stranger. 
He retained his courtesy and kindness to all around him to the 
very last. His death occurred on the 11th April 1869, at the age 
of seventy-one. The great respect with which he was regarded was 
shown by the number of those who, unbidden, were present at his 
funeral. The College of Physicians, who had long considered him 
an honour to their body, attended in their official robes, preceding 
the coffin to the grave, and surrounding it while the last rites were 
