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This volume comprises the memorial addresses delivered at the unveiling of the bronze statue of Professor Benjamin Silliman at Yale College on June 24, 1884. Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864) was an early American chemist and geologist. He was one of the first science professors at Yale College, and he taught there for nearly 50 years. The addresses offer insights into Silliman's life, work, and enduring influence on American science and education. They illuminate the intellectual and cultural landscape of 19th-century America, highlighting the significance of scientific inquiry and the importance of honoring individuals who have made substantial contributions to knowledge. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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