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and ordinary course of life should be made known by 

 those who have experienced them, they would equal in 

 amount the extraordinary accumulation of his public 

 labors. No one, however humble, ever addressed him 

 for information without receiving a prompt and consid- 

 erate reply, no one ever sought his aid without receiv- 

 ing evidence of his kind endeavor to serve him. He 

 was faithful, punctual, and true to every opportunity 

 of usefulness. 



The collection of his Orations and Addresses, when 

 completed, will be found to possess the elements of 

 value and interest that will secure for them a permanent 

 place in the highest department of the literature of the 

 language. They embrace a wider circle of knowledge 

 and a greater variety of subjects, in a style of elegance, 

 accuracy, and polish, than any other work, and will stand 

 the test of time. 



His career justifies, and his classic grace and dignity of 

 countenance and mien would peculiarly adorn the most 

 costly monument that a grateful people can rear. All 

 coming generations ought to be enabled to behold the 

 features and form of the American, who has wrought out, 

 by a life of industry, duty and virtue, the most finished 

 model of culture and civilization. 



If a portion of the contribution, which wealth and pa- 

 triotism are about to make to this object, could be ex- 

 pended in giving to the public, in a beautiful form, and at 

 a cost within the means of the great body of the people, 

 a full collection of his productions, of all kinds, — from his 

 first academic efforts to his last expiring strains, pleading 

 the cause of country and Christian charity in Faneuil 

 Hall, — it would indeed be the grandest monument, and 

 render his usefulness perpetual. 

 Yours, very truly, 



Charles W. Upham. 



Resolved. That the letter of Mr. Upham be entered at 

 length upon the records, and that we cordially concur in 

 its sentiments and estimation of the life and character of 

 Mr. Everett. 



Resolved. That an attested copy of these proceedings 



