106 Prof. Agassiz’s Eulogy on Humboldt. 
their last place of rest. But while he expressed his independ- 
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accomplished. I enclose you a check for £50. It is a loan 
which you may repay when you can.” 
only say that his habits were very peculiar. He was anearly | 
riser, and yet he was seen at late hours in the saloons in diffe 
ent parts of Paris. From the year 1830 to 1848, while in Paris, — 
he had been charged by the King of Prussia to send reports — 
upon the condition of things there. He had before prepare® — 
for the King of Prussia a report on the political condition of the — 
