We are thankful to see the recognition accorded to the worth of our townswoman. She has been often misjudged and sometimes abused; but unfalteringly and unselfishly she has devoted herself to her life-work, and despite cavilling and sneers, has deeply impressed her thought upon the age in which she has been placed. Her executive talent has unceasingly declared itself and her character has been without reproach. She is today a power in the land, respected even by those who oppose her. She may not witness the full triumph of her cause; but her fame as a brave, truthful and consistent advocate of a conquering cause is secure. Even in her lifetime she is receiving something of the reward to which her fidelity to principle entities her.—Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
[87] When this work finally was issued at $15 per set, every one of these pledges was carefully fulfilled, necessarily at a great pecuniary loss.
[88] For full text of this magnificent document see History of Woman Suffrage, Vol. III, p. 31.
[89] The little teapot and the cup and saucer which she used now stand upon Miss Anthony's sideboard.
[90] To this work, which these women expected to accomplish in four months, they gave every day that could be spared from other duties for the next ten years!