Take care of yourself and of your friendship for me, and wish me well.
Sincerely yours,
Massimo D’Azeglio.”
[H]. It has often been said that D’Azeglio was a believer in Spiritualism; this letter is, therefore, of importance as a confession of faith on the subject.
In April, 1871, Panizzi received a semi-official letter from General Menabrea, announcing the proposed removal to Florence of Foscolo’s remains. We are bound to say that the recipient did not much approve of this step. He was of opinion that in Santa Croce, where are the tombs of Dante, Michael Angelo, Galileo, Macchiavelli, Alfieri, &c., &c., the exiled patriot would be out of place. However, the following inscription will tell the tale of the interment, removal, and final deposition:—
On the East end of tomb:—
UGO FOSCOLO,
Died September 10, 1827, Aged 50.
On the South side:—
From the Sacred Guardianship of Chiswick,