Appletons' cyclopædia of American biography . FILLMORE FIMES 457. and punctuality, with which he conducted his pri-vate affairs, as in earlier years he had performed his professional and public duties ; of another visit,to Europe in 1800, accompanied by his second wife, Caroline , whosurvived him forseven years; ofhis manner of lifein dignified retire-ment, surroundedby all the com-fort and luxuriesof a beautifuland well-appoint-ed mansion, in-cluding a largelibrary, and withan attached wifeto share his happyhome (see accom-panying illustra-tion). In a letterwritten to hisfriend Mr.
Appletons' cyclopædia of American biography . FILLMORE FIMES 457. and punctuality, with which he conducted his pri-vate affairs, as in earlier years he had performed his professional and public duties ; of another visit,to Europe in 1800, accompanied by his second wife, Caroline , whosurvived him forseven years; ofhis manner of lifein dignified retire-ment, surroundedby all the com-fort and luxuriesof a beautifuland well-appoint-ed mansion, in-cluding a largelibrary, and withan attached wifeto share his happyhome (see accom-panying illustra-tion). In a letterwritten to hisfriend Mr. Corco-ran, of Washing-ton, but a fewweeks before theinevitable hour came, he remarks: I am happyto say that my health is perfect. I eat, drink, andsleep as-well as ever, and take a deep but silent in-terest in public affairs, and if Mrs. Fillmores healthcan be restored, I should feel that I was in the en-joyment of an earthly paradise. The ex-presidentaccepted an invitation to meet the surviving mem-bers of his cabinet and a few other valued friendsat the resid
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