1853 Letters

Andover, MA -

On one point, however, it appears that my book has not faithfully represented to you the feelings of my heart. I mean in relation to the English nation as a nation.

Boston, MA - 6 January 1853

I have the satisfaction to say that we have at last got to trial, and I now hope that a little more than another week will terminate it.

Andover, MA - 6 January 1853

At first the book seemed to go by acclamation; the South did not condemn, and the North was loud and unanimous in praise; not a dissenting voice was raised; to my astonishment everybody praised.

Lexington, VA - 1 February 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... My Dear Sister, it is useless for men to tell me that there is no God, and that his benign influence is not to be experienced in prayer, when it is offered in conformity to the Bible

Andover, MA - 16 February 1853

So you want to know something about what sort of a woman I am! Well, if this is any object, you shall have statistics free of charge.

Akron, OH - 21 February 1853

DEAR CHILDREN... Our bargain will not probably vary much from this, namely, he to furnish land, stock of all kinds, teams, and tools, pay taxes on lands, half the taxes on other property, and furnish half the salt ; I to furnish all the work

West Point, NY - 25 February 1853

robert lee writes his daughter annie from west point, Feb 25th 1853

Rochester, NY - 8 March 1853

We have two or three colored lawyers in this country ; and I rejoice in the fact; for it affords very gratifying evidence of our progress.

, MA - 0 April 1853

Mrs. Stowe's Key has appeared and will make a great stir, I suppose. Its facts are more painful than the softened fiction of Uncle Tom

Lexington, VA - 1 April 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... I too have crosses, and am at times deeply afflicted! But however sore may be the trials they lose their poignancy, and instead of producing injury I feel that I am but improved by the ordeal.

Utica, NY - 6 April 1853

I seem to be pretty much over the effects of the ague, except as to my sight, which is some impaired, and which will not probably ever become much better.

Akron, OH - 6 April 1853

I have thought a good deal how to arrange as well as possible in regard to a home, should I live to go back to North Elba...

Liverpool, ENG - 11 April 1853

You wish, first of all, to hear of the voyage. Let me assure you, my dears, in the very commencement of the matter, that going to sea is not at all the thing that we have taken it to be.

Lexington, VA - 15 April 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... I wish that you would send me by the return mail the daguerreotype which I had taken in New York after having shaved. The one with the beard on, was taken at New Orleans soon after my return from Mexico.

Mansfield, OH - 25 April 1853

John Sherman letter to William Sherman... California is so far away, and it requires so long a time for a letter to go, that it seems like writing for futurity

Santa Barbara, CA - 18 May 1853

Benjamin Lippincott letter to Mr. B.D. Wilson... Your wrote that the spring had partially dried up; it must certainly find vent somewhere in the same neighborhood...

San Francisco, CA - 3 June 1853

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...Large brick and granite houses fill the site where stood the poor, contemptible village

Lexington, VA - 6 June 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... If your health is really as you state, I would rather know it.

Akron, OH - 30 June 1853

In regard to a house, I did not prefer a log one, only in view of the expense

New York - 1 July 1853

a young sam clemens writes to sister from the worlds fair in new york

Rockbridge Alum Springs, VA - 3 August 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... There are about five hundred visitors here at present, and the accommodations are nearly exhausted...

Akron, OH - 26 August 1853

In your letter you appear rather disposed to sermonize ; and how will it operate on you ...if I should pattern after you a little, and also quote some from the Bible?

Akron, OH - 23 September 1853

I hope that through the infinite grace and mercy of God you may be brought to see the error of your ways...

Akron, OH - 24 September 1853

DEAR CHILDREN... I sometimes feel encouraged to hope that my sons will give up their miserable delusions and believe in God and in his Son our Saviour.

New York - 15 October 1853

a young sam clemens to sister describing new york

Lexington, VA - 19 October 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... Sometime since when Mr. Tanner the Daguerreian was passing through here on his way to Beverly, I availed myself of his kindness to send you...the little purchases which I made last summer...

Amesbury, MA - 21 October 1853

What marvelous weather ! Amidst the autumnal opulence of the last two weeks, I have lived more than royally.

Philadelphia - 26 October 1853

a young sam clemens writes to brother describing interesting details of philadelphia

Philadelphia - 28 November 1853

sam clemens writes to brother orion about work in philadelphia

Lexington, VA - 30 November 1853

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... At present my health is influenced by a cold in the head; but to such things in my own case, I attach but little importance, for with care they are dissipated in a few days.

Philadelphia - 5 December 1853

sam clemens writes to sister a short letter - appears to be a little homesick