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FROM PROFESSOR J. LAURENCE LAUGHLIN, OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
Hyde Park, February 11, 1899.
Mr. George Wilson, Secretary, New-York.
Dear Sir: It is a cause of deep regret that my
distance from New-York and my engagements will prevent
my joining with other friends of Mr. Schurz in
the fitting celebration of his seventieth birthday.
Apart from my personal affection for him, it is no exaggeration to say that, no other public man of the day has, through all his career, furnished to the youth of this country a higher exhibition of lofty patriotism, political courage, honest adherence to his convictions under criticism and abuse, sterling character, and commanding statesmanship. His closing years of life are sweetened by the admiration and regard of all men who know him, and who wish well to the American commonwealth.
Very truly yours,
FROM PRESIDENT JAMES B. ANGELL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.
Ann Arbor, February 8, 1899.
Mr. George Wilson, Secretary,
32 Nassau Street, New-York City.
Dear Sir: I have received your notice of the dinner
to be given to Mr. Schurz. I regret to say that my
