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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 23: return to his profession.—1840-41.—Age, 29-30. (search)
help in my Latin lessons. While at Mr. Emerson's George B. Emerson, for many years the teacher of a well-known private school for young ladies,—a zealous supporter of the cause of popular education, and a constant friend of Sumner. school, Macready played in Boston; and I shall never cease to be grateful to my brother Charles for the intense delight he gave me then,—taking me night after night to see him. It introduced me to a new world of delight, for it was the first very fine acting I hy mind to the wonderful beauties of Shakspeare. The great pleasure I received then has extended through my life. I enclose a copy of the little note my brother sent me one day at school. It was when I was wild with excitement and delight over Macready's acting, and very anxious lest we should not have the right seats, or be there early enough. Mr. Emerson and family were to share the same box with us that evening to see MacBETHeth. I remember well how popular Charles was in social life,
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 25: service for Crawford.—The Somers Mutiny.—The nation's duty as to slavery.—1843.—Age, 32. (search)
and even now recall freshly the pleasure he gave them. Macready arrived in this country in Sept., 1843. His first engageas the beginning of their friendship. During the autumn, Macready was for two months in Boston; and at this time they were in each other's society. Reminiscences and Diaries of Macready, Nov. 13, 14, 21, 26, 27, 1843. See Sumner's letter to MMacready on his retirement from the stage in 1850, p. 675; also reference to a letter of Macready to Sumner, on Judge Story'sMacready to Sumner, on Judge Story's death, p. 571. Macready, Sumner wrote at this time, has won our hearts. He is a most agreeable and interesting person. AgMacready, Sumner wrote at this time, has won our hearts. He is a most agreeable and interesting person. Again, in Oct. 1844, Macready visited Boston, and sailed the same month for England. In all his controversy with Forrest he hMacready visited Boston, and sailed the same month for England. In all his controversy with Forrest he had Sumner's counsels and cordial support; and their correspondence showed a constant interest in each other. Few men have. Prescott compliments you in a note to the Conquest. Macready has won our hearts. He is a most agreeable and interesti
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
lus Parsons and the brothers Chandler were constant in their inquiries. Bancroft enlivened the sick-chamber with his conversation, always cheery and sparkling. Macready, who knew him as a steadfast friend, sought his bedside. William Whiting offered his services as watcher. J. J. Dixwell sent daily his carriage as soon as he work, going by the way of Worcester! To Henry W. Longfellow. Hancock Street, Aug. 28, 1844. my dear Henry,—You were wafted away so suddenly last evening by Macready and Felton, that I had not a moment of grace to converse with you. Do you remember that Dryden in his fables has translated several of the tales of Boccaccio?o see her. I do not know how much society is consistent with her present condition; but I am sure of the interest she always had in seeing you and your wife. Macready had a plan of giving, as a farewell to his friends, a private reading in a large hall, and a supper afterwards. I doubt the expediency of the supper. Such an e
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 27: services for education.—prison discipline.—Correspondence.— January to July, 1845.—age, 34. (search)
n shall you be among us, that we may have the advantage of your knowledge? I dine en famille with the Howes to-day. You have heard of poor Felton's loss. The blow, long expected, has fallen with stunning effect. Ever thine, Charles Sumner. To W. C MacREADYEADYeadyeady, London. Boston, May 1, 1845. my dear MacREADYeady,—It is now the eleventh hour (literally eleven o'clock); and the long letter I had hoped to write you is still unwritten. Three days ago, the action Rodney v. Macready was dismissed . . . . Thus closes your experience of American law. The last scene has closed with Felton's poor wife. She died at last suddenly,—unconscious herself that her end was at hand, surrounded by every thing to soothe her, while the sympathy of friends has helped to sustain her husband. He has been much stunned by the blow, though it was so long expected. His elastic nature, his social feelings, and his universal heart, I trust, will soon find quiet. I wish he could visit Eu