That a great battle must soon be fought no one could doubt; but, in the apparent and perhaps real absence of plan on the part of Lee, it was impossible to foretell the precise scene of the encounter.

While in Constantinople Everett acquired a number ancient Greek texts which are now in the Harvard archives. Diplomatic service
After leaving office in January 1840 Everett traveled in Europe with his family for several months. Return to Harvard
With the Democrats in power Everett was out of office.

Everett a Whig served as U. Representative U. S.