“It is interesting—it ought to be conclusive, but it is not, for some reason.”

+ – N. Y. Times. 10: 774. N. 18, ’05. 1390w.

“The book is thoroughly readable and quotable.”

+ N. Y. Times. 10: 820. D. 2, ’05. 140w.

“The human personal interest in the notes and letters more than atones for the lack of literary form.”

+ – R. of Rs. 33: 113. Ja. ’06. 290w.

“His Memoirs lack both authority and charm.”

Sat. R. 101: 367. Mr. 24, ’06. 1570w.

“More ‘Memoirs’ of Dr. Evans may be published. It is to be hoped that they will be as interesting as these, but editorially better compressed.”

+ – Spec. 96: 674. Ap. 28, ’06. 1640w.