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*Sacred to the Memory*
               of
LIEUTENANT JAMES STILL; R.N.
who in the 22nd. year of his age,
fell a victim to the ravages of the Yellow Fever,
on Board His Majesty's Ship, THE PHEASANT,
while stationed off SIERRA LEONE,
on the 12th. of October 1821.
For four successive years
he had been employed in the fatal service
of enforcing obedience to that sacred Law, 
which, to the honour of his Country
and in the spirit of Christian Love forbade
the Traffick in Human Blood.
That he possessed the best feelings of the heart
was manifested in his unwearied watchfulness over those
whose aid he was in sickness, and who,
withering like the blighted shoots of Spring,
left their blessings upon him:
That he was endued with the spirit of Enterprise
was proved by the testimony of those
who had witnessed his skill, and admired his gallantry:
That he was characterized by suavity of temper and prepossessing 
manners was apparent from that regard, excited in every breast,
which held him forth as an Ornament of Social Life.
How beloved a Son! How endeared a Brother! How esteemed a friend
is evidenced in the poignant grief of his sorrowing Family,
in the unfeigned regret
of many who cherish the remembrance of his worth,
and in the heartfelt Tribute of Him
who dedicates this tablet
to the Memory of his Virtues.
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Posted 24-September-2013