Richard  S.  Steuart.  There  was  much  enthusiasm  over  these  lectures  and  also
over  his  introductories,  which  were  exceedingly  popular  and  always  attended  by
crowds  of  citizens.  He  also  lectured  upon  non-medical  subjects.  For  several
years  after  coming  to  Baltimore  he  returned  North  early  every  spring  in  order
to  lecture  there.  During  the  last  two  years  of  his  life  he  was  unable  to  lec-
ture, and  Professor  Smith  performed  the  duties  of  his  chair  for  him,  turning
over  to  him,  however,  the  entire  proceeds  accruing  to  it.  Finding  that  he  was
incapacitated  for  further  work  he  resigned  his  chair  early  in  i860  and  was
made  Emeritus  Professor.  He  died  in  Baltimore,  June  3,  i860,  of  pulmonary
consumption,  aged  53.  According  to  his  often-expressed  wish  his  body
was  taken  to  Boston,  and  in  the  presence  of  a  very  few  friends  and  connec-
tions committed  to  the  spot  he  had  selected  at  Mt.  Auburn,     Prof.  Roby  was


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small  and  sparely  built.  He  wore  glasses  and  had  a  thin  and  weak  voice.
