1856 Letters

, KS -

Names of sufferers and persons who have made sacrifices in endeavoring to maintain and advance the Free-State cause in Kansas, within my personal knowledge.

unknown - 23 January 1856

I very gladly comply with your request, to furnish you with some memorials of your mother and of your sister Grace, in order to assist your too early and indistinct recollection of those precious relatives

Osawatomie, KS - 1 February 1856

By means of the sale of our horse and wagon, our present wants are tolerably well met...

Osawatomie, KS - 6 February 1856

It is likely that when the snow goes off, such high water will prevail as will render it difficult for Missouri to invade the Territory...

New York, NY - 17 March 1856

I had been waiting to see what shape the Kansas question would take in congress, that I might be enabled to give you some views in relation to the probable result.

San Francisco, CA - 20 March 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...I see you are placed on the Committee of Foreign Relations

Browns Station, KS - 7 April 1856

I would have sent you more, but I had no way to do it, arid money is very scarce with me indeed.

London, ENG - 2 May 1856

This evening we dined with the Earl of Carlisle.

London, ENG - 8 May 1856

In fulfillment of my agreement I will tell you, as nearly as I can remember, all the details of the meeting at Stafford House.

London, ENG - 9 May 1856

There were several other persons of note present at this breakfast, whose conversation I had not an opportunity of hearing, as they sat at a distance from me.

San Francisco, CA - 18 May 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Henry S. Turner... This steamer will bring you news of most distressing character, growing out of the shooting of James King of William, editor of the Evening Bulletin, by Casey, editor of the Sunday Times

London, ENG - 18 May 1856

I can compare the embarrassment of our London life, with its multiplied solicitations and infinite stimulants to curiosity and desire, only to that annual perplexity which used to beset us in our childhood on Thanksgiving Day.

San Francisco, CA - 21 May 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Thomas Ewing... I take it for granted you will be sufficiently alarmed at the condition of affairs here as reported by the papers...

Browns Station, KS - 0 June 1856

On our way to Lawrence we learned that it had been already destroyed, and we encamped with John's company overnight.

Praire City, KS - 2 June 1856

It is said that both the Lawrence and Osawatomie men, when the ruffians came on them, either hid or gave up their arms

Benicia, CA - 5 June 1856

J. E. Wool letter to J. Neely Johnson, Governor of California... In reply I would remark that, on examination of the laws of Congress, I find that no person has the authority to grant the request therein presented but the President of the United Stat

San Francisco, CA - 6 June 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to General J. E. Wool... I was surprised beyond measure to hear yesterday from Colonel Rowe, who brought me a copy of Governor Johnson's letter to you of June 4, that you expressed a determination not to risk the issuance of arms

San Francisco, CA - 9 June 1856

W.T. Sherman letter Card to the Public on Resigning His Commission

Keokuk - 10 June 1856

sam clemens writes to mother and sister about slow coworkers

San Francisco, CA - 16 June 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Thomas Ewing... Governor Johnson stated that in the discharge of his duties as chief executive of the State it might become necessary for him to call out the militia to enforce the laws

Washington, DC - 29 June 1856

John Sherman letter to William Sherman... Your notions about the slavery question are in common with my own.

San Francisco, CA - 2 July 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Henry S. Turner... The last advices explained the condition of public affairs up to the 20th ult., at which time the Vigilance Committee were in full blast.

San Francisco, CA - 7 July 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Henry S. Turner... The Vigilance Committee is in full blast, still exercising full control; has Judge Terry in their power, and, had the man Hopkins died, they would have hung him

San Francisco, CA - 7 July 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...The Vigilance Committee is in full blast

Washington, DC - 15 July 1856

John Sherman letter to William Sherman... fearing at the time a collision between the Vigilant Committee and your authority

Groton Point, CT - 26 July 1856

Very likely it is too late for me to come with my modest knock to your study door, and ask to be taken in for a moment, but I do so want to bless you before you go

San Francisco, CA - 3 August 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to Henry S. Turner... Here in this country the democratic, common element prevails to such a degree that, as you will have observed, the influence of the Governor, .Mayor, and all the executive authority has been utterly disregard

San Francisco, CA - 3 August 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...Here in this country the Democratic a mob element prevails

Keokuk - 5 August 1856

sam clemens writes to brother henry about a possible trip to brazil

Cambridge, MA - 16 August 1856

I was not, I confess, half so sorry for your accident as I ought to have been, because it will give you to me as a neighbor for some time longer.

San Francisco, CA - 19 August 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to... It is pretty generally acceded to that Terry's friends in the committee had to log-roll and stuff the box in order to save him.

San Francisco, CA - 19 August 1856

W.T. Sherman letter to brother John Sherman...The city of San Francisco, where all these alleged frauds were committed, voted against Johnson.

Washington, MD - 3 September 1856

Jefferson Davis letter to Persifer F. Smith... the inadequacy of the force under your command to perform the duties which have been devolved upon you

Inveraray Castle, SCO - 6 September 1856

From Loch Goil we took the coach for Inverary, a beautiful drive of about two hours. We had seats on the outside, and the driver John, like some of the White Mountain guides, was full of song and story..

Lawrence, KS - 7 September 1856

On the morning of the 30th of August an attack was made by the Ruffians on Osawatomie, numbering some four hundred

Lawrence, KS - 7 September 1856

Early in the morning of the 30th of August the enemy's scouts approached to within one mile and a half of the western boundary of the town of Osawatomie.

Dunrobin Castle, SCO - 15 September 1856

Everything here is like a fairy story. The place is beautiful! It is the most perfect combination of architectural and poetic romance, with home comfort.

Cambridge, MA - 18 September 1856

We are going to elect Fremont, aren't we? It will be the best thing that has happened in my time.

York, ENG - 10 October 1856

Henry, I hope, comes home with a serious determination to do well and be a comfort. . Seldom has a young man seen what he has in this journey, or made more valuable friends.

Oxford House, ENG - 15 October 1856

Feeling that the sufferers in Kansas have a claim not only to sympathy, but to the expression of it, I wish to send them a donation.

Kentish Town, ENG - 16 October 1856

Thank you, my dear friend, for your sympathy with our poor sufferers in Kansas. May God bless you for it!

Cambridge, MA - 1 November 1856

It is thought the large body of Quakers did not vote there, but will now for Fremont, caring only for the Presidential question.

Paris, FRA - 7 November 1856

My heart fluttered as, after rumbling a long way through the dark, we tumbled into a yard. We knocked at a door and were met in the hall by a man who stammers a little in his speech...

New York, NY - 9 December 1856

I am much concerned to learn that you think of leaving the army, after acquiring, at an early age, so much distinction in it

, MA - 15 December 1856

I am reading . . . [Mrs. Browning's] new poem, Aurora Leigh, and think it magnificent the finest web she has spun yet.