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the firm of <- Walters & Seaman," during his illness. 
About this time Walters & Seaman failed in business, and 
Mr. Adamson, on his recovery, was induced to take charge 
of the store, which was at the corner of Chatham and Doyer 
streets. The business was resuscitated by the assistance of 
Dr. Walters' friends," and Mr. Adamson continued with 
him. 
On the death of Dr. Walters, which occurred soon after, 
a druggist of extensive business in this city offered to set 
Mr. Adamson up in business, and to furnish the requisite 
stock of goods and funds for that purpose. This generous 
offer, however, Mr. Adamson declined, alleging that he 
thought himself under obligations to Dr. Walters, who had 
befriended him, and he therefore resolved to continue the 
business for the benefit of his widow and children. 
In the spring of 1829 the business was removed to No. 6 
Bowery, remaining under the charge of Mr. Adamson, and 
was managed by him with great economy and success for 
several years, until the amount advanced by Dr. Walters' 
friends had been repaid them from the proceeds of the store, 
and a fund accumulated for the benefit of his family. Mr. 
Adamson then purchased the store from Dr. Walters' friends, 
and went into partnership with Dr. William J. OllifT, under 
the firm of "Adamson & Olliff." A few years since they 
opened a branch store at the corner of Broadway and 
Fourth street, where Mr. Adamson removed with his 
family, and where he resided until his death. 
His store became the resort of physicians of his vicinity, 
who. with great reason, placed entire reliance on the quali- 
ty of his materials, and the skill, ability, and exactness of 
their preparation. His knowledge of new remedies, — the 
fruit of unremitting study, — and of the chemical and phar- 
maceutical character of their combinations, had inspired the 
most cautious and scientific prescribers with entire confi- 
dence. His knowledge kept pace with the progress of 
science, and up to the day he was removed to a sick bed, 
