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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
their tusks—that they may be prepared for war. Far better to be always prepared for peace. The death of Upshur may make way for Webster, though he had already sold his furniture and let his house for three years to the new British Minister, Mr. Pakenham. Mr. Choate had intended to resign, hoping for Webster. as his successor; but it was found, on canvassing the Whigs of the legislature, that they would not send Webster. I think they made a great mistake, for the country needs his services. fe. I wish I could pour into her veins some of my redundant health. . . . You will read of the atrocious immorality of John Tyler in seeking to absorb Texas, and the disgusting vindication of Slavery by Mr. Calhoun in his correspondence with Pakenham. If I were not heavily laden with labors, I would write a reply to Calhoun. Hillard has just completed the memorials of Cleveland. It is a beautiful little volume, and there are few men in our country who have left behind the materials for