The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-31

Only fortnight prior to being stricken
down by his last illness, DR.. Edmonston
passed examination for promotion in the
regular service-the honor man in
class of sixty-emphasizing his uncommon
intellectual ability. earnestness of purpose,
and enduring energy. In addition to these
endowments he possessed kind, sincere
and deeply sympathetic nature. and
magnetic cheerfulness of disposition that
gave to his personality wonderful charm
and which not only benefited and solaced
the suffering who received his ministra-
lions, but enabled him to number as his
steadfast friends all those with whom he
came in contact
Held in High Esteem.
The high regard in which Dr. Edmonston
was held byhis superior officer is evil
uenced by the following letter:
Santa Maria Hospital, June 3, 1900.
Nv Lear Miss EdnonstOn:
Phase accept my most heartfelt sympathy for
,ou and yours in your sad bereavement.
II may be comfort Tor YOU to hear Of your
brother from one who held himself as among
his dearest friends and most ardent admirers.
EDDY" | have always called him, has left
a fine record behind him and lasting influence
on all who knew him, and | know Of no one who
can BE more universally Inourntd. He won the
greatest praise and o0mmendation Of his supe
riors in rank and the loving respect Of all who
knew him and of those whom he served.
In his suffering he displayed the same bravery,
forbearanoe, and concern for others that We had
known from him in health. Such life as his
must leave but little concern for those VINO re
main to mourn MIN. He received IN conscious
ness the sacraments Of his faith.
! believe he headed the whole class in his
examination for commission in the regular SER
vice, where we have been anxious to welcome
him into corps.
Yours most sincerely.
HENRY !. GREENLEAF,
Chief Surgeon L. s. A.
Among the many letters OF coincidence
received by DR.. Edmonston's sister is the
folio wing from Surgeon Greenleafs wife:
Manila, P. L, June IA, 1900.
My Dear sfisa Edmonston:
Feeling sure you would wish some particulars
Of your dear brothers last Illness / take the
privilege Of 4 friend, as | 10 him. and write
you we knew and loved your brother, who was
one Of the greatest fayorites ! knew. He
came to Manila Just one week before his death
to he the best at the wedding OF his dear
friend. Dr. Page, and my daughter. which took
place June ]. He was i'll from the first and the
doctor gave little hope Of his recovery. lie had
the mHistraton Of devoted friends 10 the last,
and Chaplain AckinnOn, Of the United States
Army, was constantly with him. On Saturday
morning, June 2. after one week Of sickness, he
Y. =,
he laid to rest with military honors,
ROUNDED ny loving friends, and it was a pleasure
for Nr ,'age and myself to cover his casket with
flowers that nothing should be left undone.
The doctor who attended him, DR.. j. II. Ford,
OF Washington, and who his friend as we'll
told me that for several DAYS he did not suffer-
but was in a comatose condition, whicf was mer-
cifu He said from the first that he hoped he
might live until after the wedding, and he did;
and our young couple started for Japan before
they heard he had passed away.
His was a beautiful life, and he had Just won
his position in the regular army and life looked
very bright; but heaven is brighter, and in your
sorTow you must remember his gain and let that
sustain it. He was often with us in our home
always 50 joyous and bright, and my husband
now chief surgeon here, nouns him Of his
brightest Young doctors. OF him truly il can be
said ''none knew him but to love him; none
named him but TO praise"
Colonel Greenleaf and my whole family. who
were his closest friends, all join me in sincere
sympathy for you and your brothers in this sad
afhiction and pray that the Comforter may come
to you.
II at any time / can serve you, call upon me,
and believe me in sympathy, yours truly,
GEORGE F. GREENLEAF.
The Manila Funeral.
= The funeral services in Manila are de-
scribed in the following letter:
10 Gale st. Jose Ermita
Manila, June 8, 1900.
Ny Dear Miss Edmonston:-
As I walked home just. from the sad but
beautiful services held in the Ernta Church for
Dr. Edmonston. il occurred to me perhaps yon
would like to hear of them from who, though