“Cannero, May 26, 1865. “Dear Panizzi, You will understand that I adopt Galileo’s experimental method, not the doctrine of one of the Aristotelians. I had heard a worthy person speak of Spiritualism, and I said to myself, _Let us see_, then I will believe. I have made a series of experiments _at home_ with three or four safe people, so as to be sure there should be no charlatanism. Here is the result, which for me is definitively demonstrated. 1st.—The experiments have produced phenomena absolutely inexplicable by the ordinary laws which govern matter. 2nd.—We put ourselves in communication with an intelligence, to the exclusion of any explanation purely material. 3rd.—It is impossible to establish either the personality or the truthfulness of the said intelligence, hence the final result is but of slight importance for any one who is not a Materialist. I am not so and never have been; so the only benefit that I derived from the experiments was to witness phenomena which before I should have thought impossible. Those who are Materialists in good earnest ought necessarily to accept Spiritualism.[H] If you should have the same curiosity as I had, and would like to make experiments, you ought to read the _Doctrine Spirite_, a very common book. It is not right to judge any doctrine until you are acquainted with it, and have tested it. It was bound to be acceptable to me, because it harmonises with many of my old ideas on the origin of evil, so I found myself at home. I do not say that it absolutely explains the mystery, but it affords a glimpse of a solution much less illogical than that of original sin, much more consistent with divine perfection, and of far greater comfort in the uncertainties to which we are condemned. Now you know as much about it as I do. If at any time you should make up your mind to come to my place, we can make experiments to your heart’s content. Take care of yourself and of your friendship for me, and wish me well. Sincerely yours, MASSIMO D’AZEGLIO.” In April, 1871, Panizzi received a semi-official letter from General Menabrea, announcing the proposed removal to Florence of Foscolo’s remains. We are bound to say that the recipient did not much approve of this step. He was of opinion that in Santa Croce, where are the tombs of Dante, Michael Angelo, Galileo, Macchiavelli, Alfieri, &c., &c., the exiled patriot would be out of place. However, the following inscription will tell the tale of the interment, removal, and final deposition:— On the East end of tomb:— UGO FOSCOLO, DIED SEPTEMBER 10, 1827, AGED 50. On the South side:—