I have regretted the frequent
recurrence of my own name in the correspondence, and have suppressed
several letters of my own which could be spared, without rendering less
intelligible the communications of the other parties, to whom the
interest and merit of the transaction belong.
EDWARD EVERETT.
CAMBRIDGE, 1st February, 1849.
CORRESPONDENCE
HON. WILLIAM MITCHELL TO WILLIAM C. BOND, ESQ., CAMBRIDGE.
"Nantucket, 10 mo. 3d, 1847.
"MY DEAR FRIEND: I write now merely to say that Maria discovered a
telescopic comet at half-past ten on the evening of the first instant,
at that hour nearly vertical above Polaris five degrees. Last evening it
had advanced westwardly; this evening still further, and nearing the
pole. It does not bear illumination, but Maria has obtained its right
ascension and declination, and will not suffer me to announce it. Pray
tell me whether it is one of George's; if not, whether it has been seen
by anybody. Maria supposes it may be an old story. If quite convenient,
just drop a line to her; it will oblige me much. I expect to leave home
in a day or two, and shall be in Boston next week, and I would like to
have her hear from you before I can meet you. I hope it will not give
thee much trouble amidst thy close engagements.
"Our regards are to all of you, most truly,
"WILLIAM MITCHELL."
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HON. EDWARD EVERETT TO HON.
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