Athens letters for the years 1841 thru 1847

4 letters written from the place Athens to 1 person named John Calhoun. Most letters from Athens were written in the year 1847. Several other letters were written in 1844 and 1841.

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  • Wilson Lumpkin letter to John Calhoun.

    Athens, GA - 15 November 1841

    Clay is now obnoxious to all. Tyler has the confidence of but few, and the only hope of the spoils men, is the differences which may hereafter probably arise in the Republican ranks

  • Wilson Lumpkin letter to John Calhoun.

    Athens, GA - 23 March 1844

    That the destiny of men and nations are under the controuling influence of an All-wise Providence, has long since been one of the settled Tenets of my faith.

  • Wilson Lumpkin letter to John Calhoun.

    Athens, GA - 6 January 1847

    The mode suggested by you for the further prosecution of the War is the one which had not only occurred to me previous to the reception of your letter, but I have frequently suggested it to others

  • Wilson Lumpkin letter to John Calhoun.

    Athens, GA - 18 November 1847

    Your letter presents a correct, but brief view, of the external and internal relations of the Country at the present time and you are right in your conclusion