Joseph Choate, and arranged for me to speak at a public meeting to be held in Essex Hall.

Mr.Choate kindly consented to preside.

The meeting was largely attended.

There were many distinguished persons present, among them several members of Parliament, including Mr.James Bryce, who spoke at the meeting.

What the American Ambassador said in introducing me, as well as a synopsis of what I said, was widely published in England and in the American papers at the time.
Dr.and Mrs.Herford gave Mrs.Washington and myself a reception, at which we had the privilege of meeting some of the best people in England.