Ralph Waldo Emerson, who has already men listening to him on this
side of the water. The "Tail" has an individual or two of that
genus,--and the rest is mainly yet undecided. For example, I
knew old --- myself; and can testify, if you will believe me,
that few greater blockheads (if "blockhead" may mean "exasperated
imbecile" and the ninth part of a thinker) broke the world's
bread in his day. Have a care of such! I say always to myself,
--and to you, which you forgive me.

Adieu, my dear Emerson. May a good Genius guide you; for you
are _alone, alone;_ and have a steep pilgrimage to make,--
leading _high,_ if you do not slip or stumble!

Ever your affectionate,
T. Carlyle



LXXXII. Carlyle to Emerson

Chelsea, 1 April, 1843

My Dear Carlyle,--Along with this Letter there will go from
Liverpool, on the 4th instant, the promised Parcel, complete Copy
of the Book called _Past and Present,_ of which you already had
two simultaneous announcements.* The name of the Steam Packet, I
understand, is the "Britannia." I have addressed the Parcel to
the care of "Messrs. Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston," with
your name atop: I calculate it will arrive safe enough.