John Coakley Lettsom was a philanthropist, physician, and botanist who dedicated his life to the betterment of others. This eulogy, written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew, is a touching tribute to Lettsom's life and legacy. With personal anecdotes and detailed descriptions of his many accomplishments, this eulogy provides readers with a unique insight into Lettsom's remarkable life. 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 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. 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.