[Memorial on the death of C.S. Wheeler, who died at Leipsic, June 13, 1843. With a letter from Dr. J.G. Flügel, dated Leipsic, June 16, 1845, and one from D. Gottfried Hermann, dated Leipsic, 16 June 1843.]

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[Memorial on the death of C.S. Wheeler, who died at Leipsic, June 13, 1843. With a letter from Dr. J.G. Flügel, dated Leipsic, June 16, 1845, and one from D. Gottfried Hermann, dated Leipsic, 16 June 1843.]

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The memorial consists of a representation of a weeping willow, made from the hair of the deceased.

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