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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 30: addresses before colleges and lyceums.—active interest in reforms.—friendships.—personal life.—1845-1850. (search)
. 14, 1848:— I was glad to hear of your pleasant voyage and happy arrival at superb Genoa. I doubt if there is any place so entirely calculated to charm and subdue a voyager fresh from the commercial newness of America. . . . The January North American has a remarkable article by Franklin Dexter, on the recent book by an Oxford graduate. Modern Painters. I have never seen anything from him so cleverly done. Tidings come constantly of Emerson's success in England. An article in Blackwood, and a very elaborate criticism in the Revue des Deux Mondes place him with Montaigne. To Richard Cobden, February 12:— Though personally unknown to you (for you have doubtless forgotten the dinner at Mr. Parkes's in London, where I had the happiness of meeting you), I cannot forbear sending you my God-speed in the noble work you have undertaken. Pardon me if I express a hope that nothing may be allowed to prevent you from persevering in this great cause, which is nothing less t