Letters of Alexander von Humboldt to Varnhagen von Ense. / From 1827 to 1858. With extracts from Varnhagen's diaries, and letters of Varnhagen and others to Humboldt

by Alexander von Humboldt

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[50]. Barante introduced M. Galuski to Humboldt.

[51]. The Prussian order of “The Black Eagle,” which had just then been conferred on Prince Albert.—Tr.

[52]. Petrifactions dug out in the Gossau, in Bohemia.

[53]. Wilhelm von Humboldt’s “Letters to a Lady Friend” (Charlotte Diede), bequeathed to Therese von Bacheracht.

[54]. A most sentimental and tragically-ending German love story made popular by Bürger’s ballad.—Tr.

[55]. A pamphlet under that title, written by Varnhagen, in commendation of the King.—Tr.

[56]. Romuald ou la Vocation, par Mr. de Custine. Paris, 1848. 4 vols.

[57]. The day on which the Prussian government yearly distributes orders and decorations.—Tr.

[58]. Beautifully extorted gift of heaven.