FOOTNOTES:
[C] CAPTAIN KENNEDY'S OPINION OF PAUL MORPHY.
To the Editor of the Era:
Sir,—As I understand that Mr. Morphy contemplates another visit to England before his return to America, will you permit me, through your columns, respectfully to suggest to the chess community of this country the propriety of offering him a public entertainment, together with some adequate testimonial which may serve to mark our sense of his transcendent ability as a chess player; and also our appreciation of him as a chivalrous, high-spirited, and honorable man—a character which I hope Englishmen know how to value far more than even any amount of skill at chess.
Should this proposal take any definite shape, I shall be happy to be allowed to contribute £5 towards its accomplishment.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
A. A. Kennedy.
Bath, Jan. 1, 1859.
[Captain Kennedy, we feel sure, in this communication, expresses the feeling of a large majority of English chess players, and we have little doubt but that his suggestion will be entertained and carried out. For ourselves we shall be happy to aid to the utmost in any plan that is formed for the purpose.]