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Introduction
Theodore Lyman — man of science — soldier — and man of the world — touched life at many points.
He could draw easily on his varied experience, from a well-trained and well-stored mind.
This, added to good looks, charm, and good humor, a ready wit and great tact, made him a striking and telling personality, whether in the camp, a scientific meeting, or social gathering.
Among his many activities, he served, from 1883 to 1885, as a member of the House of Representatives at Washington, being elected on an independent ticket from his Massachusetts district.
As he was the only independent member then in Congress, he held there a position of unusual influence.
At that time the Harvard Club of Washington celebrated its birth by having a dinner.
The first two speakers, a member of the cabinet and a senator, indulged in dry and inappropriate political harangues; and the event threatened to be un diner manque. The chairman next called on Lyman, who regretted that the p
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