r sought anything,
am not now capable of seeking anything, nor even permitted to do
so; and, on the other hand, that I, who never refused to
undertake any duty, am not allowed now to hesitate, if the Lord
shows me the way, nor permitted to refuse what my country might
demand of me. This is all I can say--all I have cared to say for
nearly my whole life. I would not turn my hand over to secure any
earthly power or distinction. I would not hesitate a moment to
lay down my life to please God or to bless my country.

Mr. Lincoln was my personal friend and habitually expressed
sentiments to me which did me the highest honor.

It gives me pleasure to learn that you propose to publish annals
of this revolution, and I trust you will be spared to execute
your purpose.

Make my cordial salutations to your father and accept the
assurance of my high respect and esteem.

Your friend, &c.,

R. J. BRECKENRIDGE.

Miss Carroll was very pleasing, with a fine and intelligent face, an
animated and cordial manner, and great life and vivacity, roused into
fire and enthusiasm on any topic that appealed to her intellect and
her sympathies. Naturally, in so favorable a social position and with
such gifts, she received early in life much attention and had offers
of marriage from many distinguished parties; but she never seemed
inclined to change her condition or to give up the beloved
companionship of her father. A literary life and his congenial
presence seemed to be all-sufficient for her, and she remained his
devoted companion until his death, in 1873, when she also, the child
of his youth, was well advanced in life.

After Governor Carroll's term of office had expired he returned to his
estate, and shortly after he was waited upon by a deputation, who had
been sent to enquire if he would accept a nomination as United States
Senator. But at that time Mrs. Carroll was dangerously ill. His
extensive plantation and group of children required his presence, and
he declined to serve. He was devoted to his wife, and their marriage
was one of unbroken harmony until her death, in 1849. Governor Carroll
devoted himself thereafter to the necessities of his family and
estate.

Anna Ella Carroll frequently visited her friends at Washington, and
early commenced an extended relation with the press, writing usually
anonymous