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,—I should be delighted to accept your invitation to a dinner to be given to the Hon. Carl Schurz on Tuesday, March 22; but my official duties will probably require me to be in the Senate at that time.

My acquaintance with General Schurz was formed when we were both members of the Senate; but the more intimate acquaintance with him by four years' association in the Cabinet impressed me more than ever with the admirable qualities of head and heart which he possesses. His wonderful acquirements as a linguist and an orator, and his clear judgment and perception as to the truth of all political questions, made him an admirable Cabinet officer, and secured the discharge of all the duties imposed upon the Interior Department with fidelity and integrity.

The citizens of Boston do well to honor General Schurz, and he is deserving of all that you can bestow upon him.