1854 Letters

Akron, OH - 25 January 1854

DEAR CHILDREN... It appears to be well settled now that we go back to North Elba, in the spring.

Akron, OH - 9 February 1854

I write by direction of Mr. Perkins to ask you to come out immediately to assist him, instead of Mr. Newton, in closing up my accounts.

Parawan, UT - 9 February 1854

In making my expedition to this point, I save nearly a parallel of latitude, shortening the usual distance from Green River to this point by over a hundred miles.

Andover, MA - 18 February 1854

I see and sincerely rejoice in the result of your lecture in New York. I am increasingly anxious that all who hate slavery be united, if not in form, at least in fact

, MA - 22 February 1854

We are greatly excited about the dreadful Nebraska wickedness, and Henry has gone down to the Reading Room to try to find some report of Sumner's speech.

Akron, OH - 24 February 1854

I have agreed to go on to the Ward place for one year, as I found I could not dispose of my stuff in time to go to North Elba, without great sacrifice this spring.

Sacramento, CA - 28 March 1854

Benjamin Lippincott letter to Mr. J.W. Mandeville... Enclosed I send a letter from Mrs. D.A Enyart...

Akron, OH - 3 April 1854

I had a most comfortable time settling last year's business, and dividing with Mr. Perkins, and have to say of his dealing with me that he has shown himself to be every inch a gentleman.

Akron, OH - 14 April 1854

In fact, God never leaves us without the mst abundant cause for gratitude ; and let us try and have it in habitual exercise.

Lexington, VA - 1 July 1854

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... The Major is so busy with his duties at the Institute that he has commissioned me to finish this letter for him

Healing Springs, VA - 24 July 1854

Elinor Jackson letter to sister in law... The journey over the mountains was exceedingly tiresome to me, as the road over the Cheat Mt. dad been newly macadamized & the load was heavy for two horses

Akron, OH - 24 August 1854

DEAR CHILDREN... This part of the country is suffering the most dreadful drouth ever experienced during this nineteenth century.

Akron, OH - 2 November 1854

I feel still pretty much determined to go back to North Elba

Lexington, VA - 14 November 1854

Thomas Jackson letter to sister... She has now gone on a glorious visit though through a gloomy portal. Her companion are of the glorified Host. I look forward with delight to the day when I shall join her

Muscatine, IA - 21 November 1854

orion clemens writes his perspective parents-in-law.

San Francisco, CA - 30 November 1854

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...I have seen by the papers that you are elected to Congress.