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An attempt to transcribe at least part of the inscription:- "He was a man of uncommon talents, comprehensive, energetic, splendid in his principles and independent in his conduct. Unvarying, ingenuous and kind. And though possessed of [...?...] cheerfully content. Ever ready to divide his [?] with the poor. Steadfast in his religious belief..."
A few more scattered words are legible on my original image, but the message is clear - they rather liked him.