n referred to.

The package arrived in England in November, but owing to my
absence from London it was not till the evening of Christmas day
that I was enabled to examine its contents in the presence of a
circle of my intimate friends.

Of the unsurpassed beauty of the medal, and the excellence of its
delicate workmanship, there is but one opinion, and I heartily
concur with all who have seen it in appreciating the elegance of
its design and the masterly skill of its execution.

Cherishing as I do the warmest affection for my country, it is
not possible for me to feel more grateful than I do for this
precious memorial of its regard, coming as it does from thirty
millions of American citizens, through their representatives in
Congress, with the full accord and co-operation of the President.

This medal, together with the rich illuminated transcript of the
Congressional resolution, I shall shortly deposit in the Peabody
Institution, at the place of my birth, in apartments specially
constructed for their safe-keeping, along with other public
testimonials with which I have been honored. There I trust it
will remain for generations, to attest the generous munificence
of the American people in recognizing the efforts, however
inadequate, of one of the humblest of their fellow-countrymen to
promote the enlightenment and prosperity of his native land.

To you, Sir, individually, I beg to convey the assurance of my
profound gratitude for the interest which you have personally
manifested on the occasion, and for the cordial manner in which
you have consulted my wishes in relation to the transmission of
this gracious record of my country's favor.

I have the honor to be, with great respect, your humble servant,
George PEABODY.

No. 79. (p. 429)
PLATE LXXIX.

_March 4, 1869--March 4, 1877._

United States of America. Liberty justice and equality "Let us
have peace." [Rx]. On earth peace good will toward men.

PRESIDENT ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT.

[_Eighteenth President of the United States of America._]

Within a wreath of laurel, at the four points of which are shields of
the United States of America: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. LIBERTY
JUSTICE AND EQUALITY "LET US HAVE PE