S.Weir Mitchell LL.D., F.R.S. 1829-1914. Memorial addresses and resolutions.

  • College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Date:
1914
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Credit: S.Weir Mitchell LL.D., F.R.S. 1829-1914. Memorial addresses and resolutions. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THIS special meeting of the College has been called to commemorate with honor and solemnity the passing away of a Fellow who has long been known not only among us but also throughout the world, in the ^ highest human sense, as a great physician. He was certainly the most accomplished and versatile physician of our times. In science, letters, poetry, history, and every grace of social life he achieved unusual distinction. He served his country and mankind by brilliant original investigations during the Civil War, and from his earliest days devoted himself to original scientific research, and by example and suggestion inspired others to engage in similar work. To a broad patriotism he added an untiring interest in civic affairs, and Philadelphia will miss his wise and unselfish devotion to her welfare. As an educator in the highest sense, he stands forth prominently among the Trus- tees of the University of Pennsylvania and the Directors of the Library Company of Philadelphia. But it was as a practitioner of