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My acquaintance with Mr. Morrill began in 1862. In my earlier 

 days I enjoyed his counsel and instruction in public afi'airs. He was, 

 in my judgment, the true American nobleman. Here, as elsewhere, 

 distinction imposes increased obligations — nobleme ohlige. No books 

 of heraldry and no blazoned emblems are necessary to evidence the 

 rank of Senator Morrill. His patent of nobility is recorded in the 

 hearts of a g-rateful people. 



Little can be added to Senator Henderson's words, but the Secretary 

 asks to be permitted to record here his own sense of the loss of a 

 dear and honored friend. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



S. P. Langley, 

 Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. 



