Astor, Mrs. William B. (Margaret Armstrong),
her recollection of Mrs. Howe's mother, [5];
describes a wedding, [31];
gives a dinner: her good taste, [64].

Atherstone,
the Howes at, [136].

"Atlantic Monthly, The," [232], [236], [280];
first published the "Battle Hymn of the Republic," 275.

Austin, Mrs.,
sings in New York, [15].

Avignon,
the Howes at, [133].

Bache, Prof. A. D.,
at Mrs. Howe's lecture in Washington, [309].

Baez,
President of Santo Domingo,
calls upon the Howes, [355];
invites them to a state dinner: is expelled by a revolution, [360].

Baggs,
Monsignore, Bishop of Pella,
presents the Howes to the Pope, [125].

Bailey, Prof. J. W.,
lectures on insectivorous plants, [407].

Balzac, Honoré de,
his works read, [58], [206].