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and the generations which are to follow us, that character, ability, and conscience, exercised irk behalf of the public welfare, give to posterity far greater good, far more inspiration for exaltation and advancement, than can the transmission of great fortunes.
During the last forty years there has appeared in the public life of this Republic no stronger individuality, no purer patriot, than Carl Schurz.
Congratulating you upon having honored this great and good patriot, and wishing for him as many years of usefulness and enjoyment in this world as he himself may crave, I remain, with great respect,
Your most obedient Servant,
FROM THE HONORABLE WILLIAM ENDICOTT.
George Wilson, Esq., Secretary,
Dear Sir: It would give me much pleasure to do anything to show the very great appreciation which I have of the character and public service of Mr. Schurz, but I am just recovering from an illness which has confined me to the house for a month, and I think it the part of prudence not to take any journey at present. With thanks for your kind invitation, I remain,
Yours very truly,
