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Cambridgeport (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
ed him from the social position to which his accomplishments entitled him. Whatever may have been pleaded in excuse for this discrimination, none, it is certain, would have taken place but for his rejection of the prevailing political faith of Boston society. He always found, however, agreeable friends in Prescott, Hillard, and Sumner, who did not share in the proscriptive spirit of others. Soon after his return Sumner became the friend of Washington Allston, whom he often visited at Cambridgeport, and with whom he conferred in plans for promoting the success of Greenough and Crawford. He much enjoyed his friendly relations with Rufus Choate, whose office was at No. 4 Court Street. They talked of politics and literature,—particularly of Burke, for whom Mr. Choate had an extravagant admiration. When the latter was in the United States Senate, 1841-42, they treated of the same themes in correspondence. Later they were associated professionally in the boundary dispute between M
Concord (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
Mrs. Samuel Lawrence at Lowell, and in August sought, for a few days, the refreshment of sea-breezes at Nahant. He made an excursion to Lancaster with Felton, whose family was passing some weeks in that interior town, and dined with Emerson at Concord, on his way home. With Dr. Lieber, who made a visit to Boston, he had long talks about his journey. In the summer, he met for the first time Nathaniel Hawthorne and Mrs. Frances Kemble,—the former at Hillard's, and the latter at Pine Bank. To Hillard again, Aug. 11:— I have just returned from an excursion in the country with Felton, to see his wife. Saturday, in a gig, we went to Lancaster. En routeto Cambridge, dined with Ralph Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson, living at Concord. whom we found very agreeable and sensible. He did not lead out his winged griffins, to take us into the empyrean; so we went along as with mortal beasts. Perhaps he thought we should not be very docile. He had just received a very characteri
Nova Scotia (Canada) (search for this): chapter 22
received a very characteristic letter from Carlyle, over whom the fancy to come to America had again driven. He will not come. Emerson has two delightful children,—a girl and boy. The girl he calls his honeycomb. Come back staunch and strong and full of hope and courage. To Abraham Hayward, London. Boston, U. S. Of America, Aug. 31, 1840. dear Hayward,—This poor sheet and its pictures Wood-cuts of General W. H. Harrison, and of a log-cabin and cider barrels. will go by the Acadia, which sails to-morrow from this port for Liverpool. What can I write that will not be utterly dull to you of London? If you still persevere in your intention of giving an article on American eloquence, Mr. Hayward's article appeared in the Quarterly Review, Dec., 1840, Vol. LXVII., entitled, American Orators and Statesmen. With Mr. Everett, who is there mentioned. Mr. Hayward afterwards became well acquainted. let me ask you to read a paper in the last North American Review (July) o
Havre (France) (search for this): chapter 22
will be glad to renew his acquaintance with you. His speech on McLeod's case is masterly. June 11, 1841. Works and Memoir of Rufus Choate, Vol. II. pp. 3-23. It exhausts the question. When shall we see you here? The three Misses Ward—a lovely triumvirate—are summering in Dorchester. Ever yours sincerely, Charles Sumner. To Professor Mittermaier, Heidelberg. Boston, June 30, 1841. my dear friend,—Four days ago I was rejoiced by your letter of May 7, which came by the way of Havre through the post-office. On the next day I received the packet of books you had been kind enough to despatch to me last December. I thank you very much for them all; but more than all, let me thank you for your kind recollection of me in your letters. I mourn with you most sincerely for the loss of your son. He was truly learned, accomplished, and amiable. I shall never forget the agreeable and instructive hours I passed in his society. He spoke English with great facility and correctne<
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
s brother George, Florence, Italy. Boston, Friday Evening, Oct. 30, 1840. dear George,—Politics are raging; newspapers teem with stump speeches, election reports, and inflammatory editorials. Banners are waving in our streets; the front of the Atlas office is surrounded by earnest crowds. The Whig Republican Reading-room, in Scollay's Building, Pemberton Hill, is wreathed with flags and pennons. This very day the Presidential election takes place in Pennsylvania and Ohio; on Monday in Maine; in one fortnight we shall know who is to rule over us for the next four years. Without lending myself to the exulting anticipations of the Whigs, I can no longer hesitate to believe that Van Buren will lose his election, and by a very large majority. I fear the coming six months will be a perfect Saturnalia in our poor country: the Whigs, elated with success, hungry by abstinence from office for twelve years, and goaded by the recollection of ancient wrongs, will push their victory to the
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
ancellor Kent, and enjoyed much the society of the Misses Ward, —the Three Graces of Bond Street,—of whom one was to become the wife of his friend, Dr. Howe; another, of his friend Crawford; and the third of Mr. Maillard, now of California. In Philadelphia he received much attention from Joseph R. Ingersoll, and was warmly greeted by his old friends, Mr. Peters and family, who found him in presence and manners changed from the youth they had known six years before. At this time he formed a frleased by your visit, and hope that you have carried away pleasing recollections of us. I hope that neither the frolics of New York, the staid hospitalities of Philadelphia, nor the hoarse politics of Washington will wean you from Boston. In Philadelphia, send these letters, first, to Horace Binney, a retired lawyer with a fortune chiefly made in his profession; learned, accurate, accomplished, proud, cold, a high English Tory, disliking Lord Melbourne's administration; take him all in all,
California (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
e kept entirely aloof. In January and February, 1841, Sumner made a visit of three or four weeks to New York and Philadelphia. In New York he was the guest of his brother Albert, then newly married, and living on Bond Street. He was also cordially received by Chancellor Kent, and enjoyed much the society of the Misses Ward, —the Three Graces of Bond Street,—of whom one was to become the wife of his friend, Dr. Howe; another, of his friend Crawford; and the third of Mr. Maillard, now of California. In Philadelphia he received much attention from Joseph R. Ingersoll, and was warmly greeted by his old friends, Mr. Peters and family, who found him in presence and manners changed from the youth they had known six years before. At this time he formed a friendship with Theodore Sedgwick, of New York, with whom he had many common topics in law, literature, and foreign affairs; and their correspondence was continued for many years. The same year he was brought into personal relations wit
Providence, R. I. (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 22
wers. Kenyon enjoyed himself very much among you. He has written to me of you all with great praise. Believe me, ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner. To Professor William Whewell, Cambridge, England. Boston, Oct. 17, 1840. my dear Whewell,—I have taken the great liberty of introducing to you by letter a countryman of mine, and now write to speak to you of him more particularly than I did in my letter. It is Mr. President Wayland, the head of a seminary of learning at Providence, in Rhode Island, called Brown University,—a man of strong native powers and considerable acquisitions, particularly in political economy and ethics, on which he has written very well. He is a Baptist clergyman, and the Bishop of that denomination. A reference to his eminence in a Church which has no Bishops. His object in visiting England is to observe and study your institutions of learning,—schools, colleges, all,—in the hope of contributing to the improvement of ours. He will probably pa
Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 22
these youths, and in their flattering prospects, you must find great sources of happiness. I hope they will not forget me. If I ever revisit Germany, I shall hope to see them. Present my kind compliments to your daughter, who used to converse with me most indulgently in German. I trust you will pardon my apparent remissness in not sending you the books you desire. I have had a large packet of books prepared for you for several months, awaiting the opportunity of a ship from Boston to Hamburg. I have at last put my packet on board a ship for Rotterdam, with instructions to a commercial house in the latter place to forward it to you. The ship sailed three days ago. The packet contains a copy of Phillips on Insurance, two volumes; of Bayley on Bills, with notes; of the second edition of Story's Conflict of Laws; also a large collection of brochuresthat I trust will be interesting to you; also a copy of a new work, just published by a friend of mine, on Seamen, which the author se
Heidelberg (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) (search for this): chapter 22
Ever and ever yours, C. S. To Professor Mittermaier, Heidelberg. Boston, Nov. 30, 1840. my dear friend,—I thank you . I saw him for the last time the evening before I left Heidelberg, in your house. He was then so kind as to write under he Hepps, A lady highly esteemed, who kept a pensionin Heidelberg, and had frequent receptions for friends. Sumner probaber daughter Julia became the wife of Professor Hagen, of Heidelberg, afterwards of Berne, and died about 1850. particularly write him very soon. You have a young American—Shaw—at Heidelberg. How does he do? Believe me ever, my dear friend, mo must be a great loss to his poor father. When I was in Heidelberg, death was legibly writing his sentence upon his foreheasincerely, Charles Sumner. To Professor Mittermaier, Heidelberg. Boston, June 30, 1841. my dear friend,—Four days agand correctness; and it was one of my chief pleasures at Heidelberg to converse with him in my own language on the many sub
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