Some account of the life and character of the late Thomas Bateman, M.D. F.L.S. physician to the public dispensary and to the fever institution in London / [James Rumsey].

  • Rumsey, James, 1778-1856.
Date:
1826
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    intercourse of society, his varied attainments, and simplicity of manner, rendered him an acceptable companion. His unimpeached in- tegrity was a still more solid ground for that confidence on which alone more intimate ac- qiiaintance can satisfactorily rest. As a member of the public polity, his opinions were in favour of the existing order and constitu- tion of the state; and on the side of the govern- ment of his country. These he would support with much animation, and force of reasoning, occasionally enlivening the argument with sallies of humour or raillery. But political differences never led him to personal estrangement; nor did his zeal for what he considered the public good, lessen his warmth of private friendship. The extraordinary diligence with which he pursued his studies has been already noticed, as well as the unwearied assiduity which he after- ward displayed, and wliich gave the character and impress of utility to all he undertook. His early and habitual love of study had stored his mind with all that ancient and modern medicine could provide of any useful purport. He was