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A great mourning was made for Dr. Howe.
Eulogies were pronounced before the legislature of Massachusetts, and resolutions of regret and sympathy came to us from various beneficent associations.
From Greece came back a touching echo of our sorrow, and by an order, sent from thence, a floral tribute was laid upon the casket of the early friend and champion of Greek liberties.
A beautiful helmet and sword, all of violets, the parting gift of the household, seemed a fitting recognizance for one whom Whittier has named ‘The Modern Bayard.’
Shortly after this sad event a public meeting was held in Boston Music Hall in commemoration of Dr. Howe's great services to the community.
The governor of Massachusetts (Hon. Alexander H. Rice) presided, and testimonials were offered by many eminent men.
Poems written for the occasion were contributed by Oliver Wendell Holmes, William Ellery Channing, and Rev. Charles T. Brooks.
Of these exercises I will only say that, although my husband's life was well known to me, I listened almost with amazement to the summing up of its deeds of merit.
It seemed almost impossible that so much good could be soberly said of any man, and yet I knew that it was all said truthfully and in grave earnest.
My husband's beloved pupil, Laura Bridgman,
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