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LONDON, NOVEMBER 2, 1867.

[On Saturday evening, November 2, 1867, a grand complimentary farewell dinner was given to Mr.Dickens at the Freemasons' Tavern on the occasion of his revisiting the United States of America.

Lord Lytton officiated as chairman, and proposed as a toast - "AProsperous Voyage, Health, and Long Life to our Illustrious Guest and Countryman, Charles Dickens".The toast was drunk with all the honours, and one cheer more.Mr.Dickens then rose, and spoke as follows:]