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He was the organ of the patriotism and energy of Worcester
at the seat of government during the war, looking out for
the interests of her soldiers, and always urging the brave
and vigorous counsel. I lost a stanch friend by his death.
I can sum up his qualities in no better way than by the word
"manliness." He never uttered an ignoble word, thought an
ignoble thought, or did an ignoble act. His method of speech
was clear, simple, spirited, without much pathos or emotion,
but still calculated to stir and move his hearers.
I had more intimate relations with Judge Thomas L. Nelson
than with any other member of the Worcester Bar except those
with whom I formed a partnership. We were never in partnership.
But after I went to Congress in 1869, he moved into my office
until his appointment to the Bench. So when I was at home
we were in the same room. He had been accustomed for a long
time before to employ me to assist him in important trials
before the jury and in arguments before the Supreme Court.
I suppose I am responsible for his appointment to the District
Court, although the original suggestion was not mine.
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