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autumn he dined occasionally at
Mr. Hooper's.
1 The afternoon of Sunday, the day before leaving for
Washington, he passed at
Cambridge with
Agassiz.
On the evening of the same day He dined with the son of
William H. Prescott, with whom he renewed the memories of friendly and sympathetic intercourse with the historian.
Among the guests were the young Lord Roseberry, and
Longfellow and his daughter, afterwards
Mrs. Dana.
His letters show how he kept English friends and affairs in mind.
To
Lady Hatherton he wrote, April 3:—
I was glad that you remembered me, although you could not restrain an allusion which I do not think I deserved.
It became my duty to set forth the wrong done to my country by England during our terrible Civil War. The pain that cost me you cannot know.
I felt it the more because of my attachment to England, and never did I utter a word which was not more than justified by the speeches of Mr. Cobden and Mr. Bright,—good Englishmen always.
But I forbear.
For years I have allowed misrepresentation without a word of reply, lest what I said might be tortured into some unfriendly expression.
Among my early souvenirs of English politics was the incident so clearly explained in the volume you kindly sent me.2 I have read it with great interest, and am glad that the family of Lord Hatherton permitted its publication.
It is a complete chapter of history.
I am sorry that Lord Brougham appears no better, my neighbors here, Mr.Gurney and Mrs. Russell Gurney, enjoyed it also.
I like them much, and am always happy in long talks with them about England.
Last autumn I passed a fortnight in London, which seemed more metropolitan and fascinating than ever.
Everybody was agreeable, and I enjoyed my visit much.
To
Robert Ingham, July 11:—
As I am about to leave for Boston I receive the South Shields paper, with the interesting report of the beautiful ceremony in honor of you. I wish I had been there.
Such a monument is better than a statue.
This recognition among friends and neighbors must be very pleasant.
Among those present was Miss Blackett; but where was my ancient friend, Mme. dui Quaire?
I was unhappy at not seeing her during my fortnight in England.
But I did not see you.
I have been cheered by the vote of the House of Commons on Mr. Richard's motion,;3 that is an historic event marking an epoch.
It cannot fail to exert a prodigious influence.
I know no reform which promises such universal
