Excerpt from Inauguration of the Statue of Horace Mann: In the State-House Grounds, Boston, Massachusetts, July 4, 1865: With the Addresses of Gov; Andrew, John D. Philbrick, President Hill, Dr. S. G. Howe, and Others
The death of Horace Mann called forth many public expressions of esteem and admiration from people in various parts of the United States, who regarded him as a great and good man, and a public benefactor.
This pamphlet is merely a record of the events connected with the erection of the bronze statue in front of the State House in Boston.
Soon after the news of Mr. Mann's death reached Massachusetts, a call was issued for a public meeting, to take appropriate measures upon the sad event. A large number of persons assembled, and deep feeling was manifested.
A strong wish was expressed that some suitable and permanent memorial of Mr. Mann should be procured, and placed in public view.
The following persons were named as a Committee to carry out the views of the meeting: Samuel G.Howe, George Boutwell, Josiah Quincy, George B. Emerson, Alpheus Crosby, Ezra S. Gannett, Gideon F. Thayer, Robert C. Waterston, and Edward Edmunds.
Dr. Howe was afterwards chosen Chairman, and R. C. Waterston,
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