原文 (英语)

EDWARD EVERETT. A letter to Robert C. Waterston. Amesbury, 27th 1st Month, 1865. I acknowledge through thee the invitation of the standing committee of the Massachusetts Historical Society to be present at a special meeting of the Society for the purpose of paying a tribute to the memory of our late illustrious associate, Edward Everett. It is a matter of deep regret to me that the state of my health will not permit me to be with you on an occasion of so much interest. It is m