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Bemis, George, and Lecky, [157].

Bigelow, John, as journalist, [90]; on importance of Godkin to The Nation, [275].

Bismarck, Fürst von, on power of press, [89].

Blaine, J. G., value of “Twenty Years,” [33]; on power of Congress over President, [216]; on Hayes and Packard, [248].

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Bourne, E. G., and preparation of author’s history, as critic, [85], [86], [197][199]; essay on, [191][200]; malady, [191], [192]; physique, [191]; death, [192]; education, [192]; works, [193][195]; professorships, [193]; on Marcus Whitman, [193]; on Columbus, [194], [195]; on Philippines and Monroe Doctrine, [195]; unfinished biography of Motley, [196]; critical notices, [196], [197]; thoroughness, [196]; interest in American Historical Association, [196]; desultory reading, [199]; and editorship of publications of Massachusetts Historical Society, [199].

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