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ROBERT MAITLAND O'REILLY
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Pacific Union clubs of San Francisco; and of the Reform club of New York. His religious connection is with the Roman Catholic church. The influence of his mother upon his life and character was strong and helpful. The choice of his profession was due to accident rather than to deliberate consideration. His chief relaxation from official duties he finds in social intercourse. In addition to the performance of his regular professional duties he is developing plans for increasing the efficiency of the medical department of the army.