Viewing Joseph Neilson, "Memories of Rufus Choate" (1884).Joseph Neilson, "Memories of Rufus Choate" (1884).A quarter century after the death of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), the famous Boston lawyer, orator and congressman, Joseph Neilson published an analysis of his speeches and writings based on the recollections of over twenty friends, students in his law offices and brethren at the bar. The subtitle of the book is revealing: "Memories of Rufus Choate, With Some Consideration of His Studies, Methods and Opinions, and of His Style as a Speaker and Writer." It is posted here. |