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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, Chapter 24: Slavery and the law of nations.—1842.—Age, 31. (search)
refined, choice, and elegant, enlivened by anecdote and literary illustration. . . . Affectionately yours, Charles. To Lord Morpeth, at Montreal, he wrote, July 10, 1842:— My last from you was from the banks of the Mississippi. . . .Dr. Fisher Dr. John D. Fisher, of Boston, who died in 1850, aged fifty-three. has returned, and speaks of you with great regard. I doubt if you fully appreciated—because you did not know—his worth. He was the first suggester of that system of educatiDr. John D. Fisher, of Boston, who died in 1850, aged fifty-three. has returned, and speaks of you with great regard. I doubt if you fully appreciated—because you did not know—his worth. He was the first suggester of that system of education of the blind which my friend Dr. Howe has administered with such success. . . . Webster's place in the Cabinet must be as uncomfortable as possible. I hope that he may succeed in the negotiations, so as to give him an opportunity of resigning. Tyler shows himself each day weaker, more selfish, more ambitious, more paltry. Contempt is all that he deserves. Mr. Appleton Nathan Appleton, successor of Mr. Winthrop in Congress. has made a sensible, practical speech—not too long—in Cong
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)
ed with the Longfellow's in the library, at the round-table where I have so often dined, and where Longfellow's mellow soul has mingled in communion with mine. Dr. Fisher Dr. John D. Fisher, whose interest in the education of the blind preceded Dr. Howe's, had charge of the Perkins Institution during the latter's absence. is fulDr. John D. Fisher, whose interest in the education of the blind preceded Dr. Howe's, had charge of the Perkins Institution during the latter's absence. is full of intelligence and goodness. I have conferred with him lately about several matters, and like him much. May all happiness attend you! Good-night. Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner. To Lord Morpeth. Boston, Sept. 1, 1843. my dear Morpeth,—Under another cover, I have taken the liberty of sending you four cop is very well. Longfellow's eyes are no better; but his wife's are bright for him. Felton is as happy as the morn: life with him is a march of exultation. I saw Fisher the other day. He sat with me some time. I wish him a happy New Year. I know not what to write you. You will be glad to see that the old sentinel, Mr. Adams a
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
th greater vigor, and for the next ten days he was entirely prostrated. Besides the faithful attentions of the eminent physician, Dr. James Jackson, his friend Dr. Fisher came often to see him. Dr. Jackson thought his symptoms alarming, and had but slight hope of his recovery, and so frankly informed his patient,—a communication,pe. She looks like an angel. I am going this morning with her to see Allston's Belshazzar, which is a great though unfinished creation of genius. I walked with Fisher last evening. He is well; and every thing goes on well. Lieber, you know, is in Europe. My brother George is in Paris: he hopes to see you. You will find him sith superfluous garments, abide the imprisonment of the house when the weather frowns, take medicines, and listen to the vacillating opinions of my physicians. Fisher has kindly called to see me repeatedly; and we have talked of you and the career of usefulness and happiness before you. You have earned it, dear Howe; and it now
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)
this cause, Ante, Vol. II. pp. 196, 316. See letter of Mr. Mann to Sumner relative to a bequest for a charity. Mann's Life, p. 246. and supported him in his controversy with the Boston schoolmasters upon points of school discipline. He was one of the group of friends whom Mr. Mann called together for counsel, and in these conferences favored moderation in dealing with opponents. At one of these meetings, held in Sept. 1844, Dr. Howe, Hillard, Edward G. Loring, George B. Emerson, and Dr. Fisher were present. One of them wrote to Sumner, who was then in Berkshire, that his cool judgment and warm sympathy were missed. He reviewed at length, in the Advertiser, March 12 and 21, 1844. Mr. Mann's report on European systems of education, warmly commending it, with a gentle criticism of an implied depreciation of classical studies which it seemed to contain. With a view of sustaining the cause, he accepted the nomination of a Whig caucus, in Dec. 1844, as one of the two members of t