My thanks are due to the members of Mr. Emerson's family, and the other
friends who kindly assisted me by lending interesting letters and
furnishing valuable information.

The Index, carefully made by Mr. J.H. Wiggin, was revised and somewhat
abridged by myself.

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

BOSTON, November 25, 1884.




CONTENTS.

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INTRODUCTION


CHAPTER I.

1803-1823. To AET. 20.

Birthplace.--Boyhood.--College Life.


CHAPTER II.