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APPENDIX. 365
At the close of the last lecture, the following complimentary resolutions
were adopted by the class, and presented by a committee:"At
a meeting of the Subscribers to the course of Lectures delivered
by George Combe, Esq. in Boston, held at the Masonic Temple,
Nov. 14. 1838,
"Resolved,-That this audience feel highly grateful to George
Combe, Esq., for the generous philanthropy which has led him from
the shores of his native country, to extend among us the principles of
that philosophy which he has cultivated with so much success.
" Resolved,-That we have derived from the lectures of Mr Combe
much instruction and delight; and we believe that his investigations
have shed a valuable light on the physical, intellectual, and moral
constitution of man; and that his labours are eminently calculated to
promote the progress of the human race in civilization, virtue, and religion.
" Resolved,-That these resolutions be signed by the Chairman and
Secretary, and that the following persons, namely, John Pickering,
Charles G. Loring, John Pierpont, Horace Mann, and George Darracott,
be a committee to present these resolutions to Mr Combe.
A true copy,
Attest.
" NAH UM CAPEN, Secretary. ABBOTT LAURENCE, Chairman.'
The following letter was also delivered to me:"To
Geo. Combe, Esq. Boston, Nov. 13.1838.
t" A large number of our citizens having expressed a desire of giving
you some public testimonial of their personal regard, and of their respect
to you as a teacher of mental and moral philosophy, a meeting
was held for that purpose on Friday last.
" The undersigned were appointed a committee to carry into effect
the wishes of the meeting; and, as the result of their deliberations
they beg to ask your acceptance of a piece of plate, as a testimonial of
the affection and respect of your friends in Boston.
" They are desirous that the presentation should be accompanied by
some ceremony,-and they propose that it shall be followed by a social
entertainment, in order that ladies, as well as gentlemen, may
have an opportunity of paying their respects to Mrs Combe as well as
to yourself.
" Will you have the goodness to name some evening when it will be
convenient for you to attend the presentation.
"With much respect, we are, dear Sir, yours most truly,
"JNO. PICKERING.
" CHARLES G. LORING.
"T. G. HowE.
"S. E. SEWALL.
" NAHUM CAPEN,"
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Combe, George, 1788-1858. Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 1, book, 1841; Edinburgh, Scotland. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1028/m1/405/?q=%221838%3F%22&rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.