1844 Letters

Andalusia, PA - 9 January 1844

When I had the pleasure of seeing you here we conversed about the benefit which might accrue to the Country from the union of Mr Clay & Mr Webster & their respective friends

Andalusia, PA - 9 January 1844

I have written to day as I said I would to Mr Gales my present purpose as far as You are concerned is to avoid all scism between You & Mr Clay.

Richfield, OH - 11 January 1844

I have lately entered into a copartnership with Simon Perkins, Jr., of Akron, with a view to carry on the sheep business extensively.

Fort Hill, SC - 15 January 1844

I have modified my Address as far as I could consistently with the principles on which I act, to meet the views of my friends.

Fort Moultrie, SC - 19 January 1844

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...took my departure for ST. Louis in the steamboat Manhattan, loaded with every species of animal...

Loyds, VA - 19 January 1844

I had so little that was pleasant to tell you that I had not the spirit to write. I did not go on to Washington to see your letter because I could not well leave home at that time

Washington, TX - 20 January 1844

Connected with our present condition our foreign relations are becoming daily more and more interesting,

, MA - 20 January 1844

Young Lowell the poet came at tea-time to see us, looking very picturesque with his shapely beard.

Charleston, SC - 27 January 1844

I heard for the first time the position in which you have been placed. If not anticipated, it was not unexpected.

Washington, TX - 31 January 1844

You started to hunt the white path of peace - you found and walked in it amongst white people, until you came to my house.

Fort Hill, SC - 1 February 1844

Our friends ought by no means [to] give a pledge unless conditional to support the nominee of the Baltimore convention.

Philadelphia, PA - 5 February 1844

The United States ship Princeton having received her armament on board, and being nearly ready for sea, I have the honour to transmit to you the following account of her equipment

Lloyds - 6 February 1844

a letter reached Greenhow from Duff Green urging us to nominate you on a separate ticket. Our course had been previously taken, nor did we presume that he was acting under your advice

Fort Hill, SC - 7 February 1844

I have written to the Editor of the Mercury to correct the statement, that my name was withdrawn by myself.

Fort Hill, SC - 10 February 1844

They entertained the hope (a vain one I am sure) that they could compel the friends of Mr V. B. to redeem their pledges, in reference to the Tariff and Abolition, and were adverse to taking any step, which would lead to a seperation.

Fort Hill, SC - 14 February 1844

The great mass of my friends and supporters, who disagree with the course you are in favor of, still hope, that the party will redeem their pledges, both in reference to the tariff and Abolition

Washington, TX - 16 February 1844

It is natural to suppose that the subject of the annexation of Texas to the United States has commanded the most profound deliberation of which I am capable.

Washington, MD - 22 February 1844

he proposes to resign his seat immediately, if you will consent to take his place. He entertains no doubt that the Governor would appoint you, as a matter of course

Charleston, SC - 3 March 1844

I came here and found things in much confusion. I think your immediate friends in this city managed very badly, and the country gentlemen were very much excited

Washington, MD - 5 March 1844

I write this merely to say that I have had an interview with the President to day, at Mr. Wise's request, on the subject of your acceptance of the appointment of Secretary of State.

Washington, MD - 6 March 1844

I have unhesitatingly nominated you this day as Secretary of State in place of my much lamented friend, Judge Upshur.

Springfield, MA - 7 March 1844

It is once more Sabbath evening, and nothing so much accords with my feelings as to spend a portion of it in conversing with the partner of my choice

, MA - 22 March 1844

Henry is in excellent health and spirits, and has lately commenced a set of lectures upon modem languages which I sometimes fear will be too severe a trial for his eyes

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.

Hurricane, MS - 25 March 1844

I wish you aid me with any statements which can be made available against the charge of defalcation and extravagance under Mr. Van Buren's administration

Houston, TX - 16 April 1844

In my opinion, England and France will say to Texas, "If you will agree to remain separate forever from the United States, we will forthwith prevent all further molestation to you from Mexico, and guarantee you independence.."

Houston, TX - 29 April 1844

I write you at this moment because I am sure there is no one here will do it, as most of those in the confidence of the President here are bitterly opposed to annexation.

Houston, TX - 2 May 1844

Lately I have heard that bad men have been down from some of the tribes of our brothers. They stole horses, and two of them were killed.

Charleston, SC - 3 May 1844

I consider the annexation of Texas now that the views of Great Britain and the Northern States are not only disclosed, but openly avowed the most vital one which has occured since the revolution.

Houston, TX - 6 May 1844

Can't you come up by the next boat? If you can, it is more than probable that we will return with you to the island, or pass a few days or perchance weeks.

Columbus, OH - 9 May 1844

About the time mentioned by Buchanan, or, perhaps, some earlier, I met with General Houston at Mr. Fletcher's boardinghouse

Warrenton, VA - 11 May 1844

It is obvious to every eye that Mr. Van Buren can no longer be upheld. Johnson and Muhlenberg have occurred to me as strong enough to carry the West and the North.

Baltimore, MD - 28 May 1844

Your own friends talked of your name as out of the question at present &c, whereas I had been thinking that circumstances had taken place which made it eminently fit and proper that you should be pushed

Oswichee Bend, AL - 14 June 1844

Since my last to you the Baltimore Convention has met and done its nothingness for I really consider the nomination of Polk as nothing.

Wooster, MA - 20 June 1844

I had thought of delaying my statement until then, but since the receipt of your last, I have determined to make it to-morrow

Wooster, MA - 20 June 1844

In December, 1824, about the time that the choice of President by the House of Representatives was beginning to attract attention at Washington, I happened in company with General Houston

Cleveland, OH - 22 June 1844

Have had a good deal of loss amongst our sheep from grub in the head. Have raised 560 lambs, and have 2,700 pounds of wool...

Washington, TX - 29 July 1844

Eight years ago, you were a suppliant ; obtained your liberation without ransom, and acknowledged the Government of Texas.

Nashville, TN - 29 July 1844

Having seen the letter which Col Gadsden addressed to Gen'l. Jackson after conversing with you in relation to the difficulties yet in the way of attaching Texas to our Union, it was my intention at that time to write to you

Brightshire - 26 August 1844

Our Dear Son Henry is no more. he was drowned this day at 3. o'clock in a lake about 2 Miles off.

West Point, NY - 8 September 1844

Thomas Jackson letter fragment to sister Laura ... Be not discouraged by disappointments & difficulties but on the contrary let each stimulate you to greater exertions for attaining noble ends...

Edgewood, SC - 9 September 1844

Although I did not get to Nashville in time for the great convention l yet I flatter myself I got in time to do some good.

State Department, MD - 14 September 1844

I have been much engaged between the Oregon negotiations, preparing dispatches, and the ordinary duties of the office.

Washington, MD - 16 September 1844

The mail of yesterday brought the melancholy intelligence of the death of General Howard, our Charge at Texas

Fort Hill, SC - 7 October 1844

The friends of Polk now regard his election as about certain. I think the prospect good; but the Whigs are making great efforts

Fort Moultrie, SC - 24 October 1844

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...What in the devil are you doing? Stump speaking!

, MEX - 28 October 1844

From Gov Shannon's Official dispatch you will learn that he has as yet received no reply to his letter to the Mexican Minister on the subject of Texas.

Columbia, SC - 6 November 1844

I enclose back the letter and have only to say that I have enquired from all quarters to ascertain as near as possible what was the popular vote in this State in favour of Polk &c.

, MEX - 12 November 1844

They are now hastening to a crisis. There is great dissatisfaction with Santa Anna, persons speak against him openly and without restraint, but the press is afraid to speak

Washington, MD - 12 November 1844

I arrived here on my return from home day before yesterday, accompanied by Mrs Calhoun, Cornelia, James and Eugenia Calhoun. We had a very pleasant journey, with fine weather all the way.

Frankfort, KY - 13 November 1844

The intelligence brought to us this morning has terminated all our hopes, our suspense, and our anxieties, in respect to the Presidential election.

Houston, TX - 18 November 1844

But there is no doubt of President Houstons being now on his way to Washington and that he will reach there about the time I will.

Caltapa, VA - 21 November 1844

Mr Polk should know, first that his election is the effect of Moral Causes. That personally he has not a feather's weight of power in the deliberations of the publick.

Galveston, TX - 29 November 1844

The contest in Mexico is a struggle on the part of Santa Anna to place himself at the head of an absolute despotism.

Galveston, TX - 29 November 1844

I do not believe that you can accomplish any thing with Mexico unless you seeze upon Vera Cruz

Washington, TX - 8 December 1844

Gen'l Houston has had other views. If he were left to himself he would put on foot an offensive war.

Washington, MD - 13 December 1844

The great question of the session will be the annexation of Texas. It will be brought up without delay in both Houses and pressed with Zeal by its friends.

New York, NY - 17 December 1844

A doubt has been suggested whether the general government has the right, by its sole authority, to add a foreign independent state to the Union

New Orleans, LA - 26 December 1844

I discover from the papers that Mr. Benton intends to urge bis plan of annexation.

Edgewood, SC - 28 December 1844

I rec d yours yesterday and was glad to hear you were all well, but regret that things look so gloomy to you. I hope yet matters may take a more favorable turn.

Washington, MD - 29 December 1844

In answer to your enquiry, how the Western Democrats voted on the repeal of the 25th rule, I am sorry to say, that the great body voted for it.

Washington, TX - 29 December 1844

You will see that the Editor is preparing the public mind here for a coalition between Benton and the whigs which will defeat Annexation this Winter, but keeping open the Door of hope for the next.