History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania . d in very brief time wondistinction in both lines. As a mathematician he hadfew equals, and his clear and thorough knowledge ofthe various branches of that science was very com-prehensive and complete. His recollection was ex-traordinary, and his keen perceptions brought greatprofit to him from all he read. He was not stilted ofhis acquirements, and imparted his extensive knowl-edge with freedom and intelligence to his friends, ac-quaintances, and the public. But he devoted himselfmainly to civil engineering, and in that branch ofscience w
History of Centre and Clinton Counties, Pennsylvania . d in very brief time wondistinction in both lines. As a mathematician he hadfew equals, and his clear and thorough knowledge ofthe various branches of that science was very com-prehensive and complete. His recollection was ex-traordinary, and his keen perceptions brought greatprofit to him from all he read. He was not stilted ofhis acquirements, and imparted his extensive knowl-edge with freedom and intelligence to his friends, ac-quaintances, and the public. But he devoted himselfmainly to civil engineering, and in that branch ofscience won most particular distinction. Never am-bitious of personal honors, and quite unselfish, he,perhaps too freely, permitted others to carry off en-comiums due to himself; but many railroads andother triumphs of professional skill in Pennsylvania,New York, and New England remain as lasting tes-timonials of his great ability in the line of his prin-cipal profession, and his intelligence and integrity asa director of jiublic works. The public is more in-. Ck^
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