. Memorials of Thomas hat can for a moment tarnish it, or hurtany one living. It is, if only thus far, a fulfilment ofwhat would have been the wish of his loving and gentlespirit. The following was written by my father in the Febru-ary preceding his death, and directed to Dr. Elliot, theenvelope bearing these words also — MY LAST ARRANGEMENTS. Devonshire Lodge, New Finchley Eoad, St. Johns Wood, February 7, 1845. It is my last will and desire that Nashs Halls begiven, in my name, to my dear William and Georgiana MEMORIALS OF THOMAS HOOD. 249 Elliot, in recognition of their brotherly and
. Memorials of Thomas hat can for a moment tarnish it, or hurtany one living. It is, if only thus far, a fulfilment ofwhat would have been the wish of his loving and gentlespirit. The following was written by my father in the Febru-ary preceding his death, and directed to Dr. Elliot, theenvelope bearing these words also — MY LAST ARRANGEMENTS. Devonshire Lodge, New Finchley Eoad, St. Johns Wood, February 7, 1845. It is my last will and desire that Nashs Halls begiven, in my name, to my dear William and Georgiana MEMORIALS OF THOMAS HOOD. 249 Elliot, in recognition of their brotherly and sisterly affec-tion and kindness. My Knights Shakspere, for a like reason, to dearRobert Elliot. Chaucer, or Froissart, as he may prefer, to T. Reseigh. Ward, Harvey, Phillips, and Hardman, to select abook a-piece for remembrance. Nimrods Sporting to Philip de Franck. All else that I possess, I give and bequeath to my dearwife, to be used for her benefit and that of our dear chil-dren, whom God bless, guide, and 250 MEMORIALS OF THOMAS HOOD. CHAPTER YIII. Public Subscription for the erection of a Monument. — InauguratedJuly, 1854. — Oration by Mr. Monckton Milnes. IN the September or October of 1852, what the chil-dren of Thomas Hood had long planned to do in amodest and unpretending manner, was undertaken by thepublic. Some sweet lines, by Miss Eliza Cook, drewattention to the fact that no tombstone marked the Poetsgrave. A public subscription was suggested to her innumerous letters, and after a time, a Committee wasformed, consisting principally of Members of the Whit-tington Club. This committee exerted itself strenuously— Mr. Murdo Young taking a most active part, — andbefore long the lists began to fill. Noblemen, Membersof Parliament, men of letters, old friends and acquaint-ances, gave their aid; and the people, as has been beforementioned, added their shillings and pence. The Honor-ary Secretary, Mr. John Watkins (the noted artist andphotographer o
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