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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4 1 1 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 1 1 Browse Search
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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4, Chapter 59: cordiality of senators.—last appeal for the Civil-rights bill. —death of Agassiz.—guest of the New England Society in New York.—the nomination of Caleb Cushing as chief-justice.—an appointment for the Boston custom-house.— the rescinding of the legislative censure.—last effort in debate.—last day in the senate.—illness, death, funeral, and memorial tributes.—Dec. 1, 1873—March 11, 1874. (search)
lt again, at times severely, the pains in his side, referring to them in conversation as they came, and also in a letter, written the same day, to Dr. Brown-Sequard. To one or more with whom he spoke he said, I am tired, tired. The employees in the Senate chamber observed signs of illness in his face and manner, and unusual glances as he finally left the chamber, suggesting the possible thought in his mind that he might not see again that familiar scene. H. F. Hayden, Boston Journal, June 4, 1883. He left for his home, as had been arranged, at 4.30 P. M. with Mr. Hooper, whose carriage had come at that time. Just before six Mr. Pierce and Mr. B. P. Poore found Sumner in his study. He spoke of the rumored dinner to Baez in Boston, and walked the room reprobating the idea. He had been writing letters, and when he had sealed the last one, they went below to the dining-room. The dinner was plain, and host and guests sat about two hours at the table, during which the conversation
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 3. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.), Editor's note. (search)
Editor's note. in editing this volume I have endeavored to see that the translation conformed to the original and made clear its meaning. The notes appended, I hope, will be understood as explanatory, not controversial; for, whatever opinion may be formed concerning the author's judgments, it can be affirmed that he has sought to write with truth and without bias for either side. John P. Nicholson. Philadelphia, June 4, 1883.