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- The Lancet, October 24, 1891
Obituary ? Medical News
Henry Thurstan Bassett, M.B. Lond, M.R.C.S.
Particulars have recently reached us respectring the death of Dr. H.T. Bassett, which occurred at the early age of thirty-three at Steytierville, near Ultenhage, Cape Colony, on Sept. 8th. Dr. H.T. Bassett was the son of Dr. John Bassett of Birmingham, and commenced his medical studies at the Queen?s College in that city, whence he passed to Guy?s Hospital, where he went through the usual medical curriculum, and occupited the various offices assigned to students, ending by being house physician to Dr. Moxon. During this time he graduated at the University of London in the honours division. After spending a winter in Vienna he eturned to his native city and joined his father in practice. He was elected honorary surgeon to the Skin and Lock Hospital, and when farily established he married, and had abright prospect before him. In the spring of 1888, after an arduous winter?s work, his healt failed. It was thought imperative that he should try a warmer climate; he accordingly went to South Africa, and settled in a rising village in the Karoo. Here his healt for a time greatly improved, and he son acquired a larage and lucrative practice; but his pulmonary symptons never became quit quiescent. A few months since they reappeared, and after a period of ver-increasing weakness he passed away. The Uitenhage Chronicle says of him : ?Dr. THurstan Bassett was gifted with a pleasing exterior; he also possessed a quiet and impressive manner and well-store mind. Those among whom his lot was cast, and among whom he died, became not only his patients but his frends. Urbane and sympathetic, he will long live in the memories of those who sincerely regret the loss of a brilliant physician and faithful friend.?
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