I remain as ever Your Affectionate Friend,
                                       T. Carlyle

In November, 1872, Emerson went to England, and the two friends met again.  After a short stay he proceeded to the Continent and Egypt, returning to London in the spring of 1873.  For the last time Carlyle and he saw each other.  In May, Emerson returned home.  After this time no letters passed between him and Carlyle.  They were both old men.  Writing had become difficult to them; and little was left to say.

Carlyle died, eighty-five years old, on the 5th of February, 1881.  Emerson died, seventy-nine years old, on the 27th of April, 1882.

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