My Dear Carlyle,--...I have to thank you for the cordial note
which brought me joy, many weeks ago. It was noble and welcome
in all but its boding account of yourself and your task. But I
have had experience of your labors, and these deplorations I have
long since learned to distrust. We have settled it in America,
as I doubt not it is settled in England, that _Frederick_ is a
history which a beneficent Providence is not very likely to
interrupt. And may every kind and tender influence near you and
over you keep the best head in England from all harm.
Affectionately,
R.W. Emerson