Shortly after his marriage Dr. Sozinskey decided to visit Kansas City, partly with the idea of locating there; but after a sojourn of about one year in the West he returned to Philadelphia, and began again the practice of his chosen profession, succeeding in a few years in building up a very extensive and lucrative practice in the northwestern section of the city. Dr. Sozinskey was a man highly intellectual, studious, and scholarly. He was a frequent contributor to a number of leading medical journals, as well as the author of several well-known works, among which may be mentioned “The Care and Culture of Children.” Also, a little volume entitled “Personal Appearance and the Culture of Beauty.” His last literary effort, “Medical Symbolism,” which is a work showing a vast amount of research, was completed just before his death. He was induced to undertake “Medical Symbolism” after the appearance of an article bearing this title in the _Medical and Surgical Reporter_, which attracted considerable attention, both in this country and in Europe. He received so many letters from men prominent in the medical profession, suggesting that a book be written upon this subject, that the task was undertaken. By his untimely death three small children became orphans, the mother having died one year earlier, after a short illness. His readiness to attend the sick, regardless of compensation, greatly endeared him to a large number of the poor. Containing, as it does, so much that is unique, and in a field not often touched by previous writers, “Medical Symbolism” is sure to find appreciative readers, not only among the fraternity to which Dr. Sozinskey belonged, but among the scientific and literary generally; and, from the encouragement already received, the publishers feel confident of a large and wide-spread demand for this little volume. E. S. P. PHILADELPHIA, October 27, 1890. COMMENDATORY LETTERS. PHILADELPHIA, Jan, 24, 1884. DR. T. S. SOZINSKEY: DEAR SIR:—Please accept my thanks for your paper on “Medical Symbolism,” received this morning. I have read it with great interest, more especially as it is in the direction of the higher education of physicians. The preponderance of the so-called practical (empirical) in medical literature, which appeals strongly to the _trade_ element in the profession, makes such a contribution all the more enjoyable. Very truly yours, FRANCES EMILY WHITE. 1427 N. SIXTEENTH ST. DR. SOZINSKEY: