"old hall," and then returned us to the train or boat the next morning, and always did it cheerfully, and with a smile.
The subject of our sketch was born in Philadelphia, in 1841, received a collegiate education, graduating A. M.; studied at the Cleveland Medical College, where, in 1864, he received the degree of M. D. He entered the army as acting-assistant surgeon during the summer of the same year.
Dr. Purvis now resides at Washington, and holds the honorable position of Professor of Materia Medica and Jurisprudence in Howard University. The doctor takes a lively interest in the education and elevation of his race, and exercises considerable influence in the affairs of the District.
He inherits much of his father's enthusiasm and oratorical powers, and has spoken eloquently and successfully in public meetings and conventions.
By close attention to his profession, Dr. Purvis has taken a high rank as a physician. In complexion, he stands about half-way between the Anglo-Saxon and the negro, probably throwing in a little mite of Indian. Like his father, the doctor is of fine personal appearance, dignified and gentlemanly in his manners, and respected by every one.
JOHN J. FREEMAN.
That spicy and spirited weekly, "The Progressive American," is edited by the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. By his native genius, untiring in-
