Archive for 5. March 2008

MR. WINTHROP–

MR. WINTHROP–

Mr. Winthrop, one of the Boston Union Committee, called on Senator Mason, in January, 1861, and, referring to his former visit to Massachusetts, remarked in the blandest tones:
“I hope, Mr. Mason, we shall see you again at Bunker Hill.” To which the senator stiffly jerked out the response: “Not unless I come as an ambassador, sir.”