s of the
Mission had been fully accomplished. Nor is it one of
the least consequences attending our labours, that, in
accomplishing such objects, we have been enabled to
dissipate prejudice and to remove ignorance, so that now
our persecutors are compelled to look with respect upon
our nation. May I not, therefore, assert that a new and
brighter era is dawning upon those who have for ages
been the subjects of calumny and oppression.

"In prosecuting the labours of your Mission I received
most valuable assistance from our friends the family de
Rothschild, from each of its members at London, Paris,
Naples, Frankfort, and Vienna, both by introductions to
their extensive connections in the East, as well as by
their unremitted personal exertions in Europe; nor can I
forget my friend Mr George Samuel, who was ever ready to
lend his aid at Constantinople. I should also be doing
great injustice to my own feelings were I to let this
opportunity pass without referring to the valuable
assistance of my friends, Mr Wire and Dr Loewe, who
accompanied me throughout the whole of my long journey,
and whom I shall ever esteem as men devoted to the
interests of humanity.

"I cannot conclude this short and imperfect reply to
your congratulations without referring to the kind
expressions in which you speak of my beloved wife, whom
you truly characterise as the participator in all my
toils and anxieties. She has, indeed, shared my toils
but diminished my anxieties, and aided me in the
prosecution of my labours.

"Gentlemen, to you, to your excellent president, but,
above all, to the God of our fathers, I offer thanks
that I have been permitted to fulfil the objects of your
Mission, and with devout gratitude I resign into your
hands the trust committed to my care, praying that
peace, prosperity, truth, and union may ever prevail in
Israel."

The death of the Duke of Sussex took place at this time, and Sir Moses
deeply lamented the loss sustained by his demise.

The Lord Chamberlain sent him a command to attend the funeral on the
4th of May, and Lord Dinorben wrote a letter to inform him that a card
of invitation had been sent, and that he would be permitted to follow
in his own carriage.

Sir Moses, describing the funeral, says:--

"I left home after six in the morning, and was at
Kensington Palace a quarter before seven. The company
began to assembl