1858 Letters

Rochester, NY - 30 January 1858

Whether I shall be permitted to visit you or not this winter or spring, I cannot now say ; but it is some relief of mind to feel that I am again so near you.

Rochester, NY - 2 February 1858

I have nearly perfected arrangements for carrying out an important measure in which the world has a deep interest

Lexington, VA - 8 February 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to sister Laura Arnold... You wish to know how to come to God; so as to have your sins forgiven

Peterboro, NY - 20 February 1858

I am here with our good friends Gerrit Smith and wife, who, I am most happy to tell you, are ready to go in for a share in the whole trade.

Peterboro, NY - 24 February 1858

Mr. Morton has taken the liberty of saying to me that you felt half inclined to make a common cause with me.

Brooklyn, NY - 26 February 1858

I want to put into the hands of my young men copies of Plutarch's "Lives", Irving's "Life of Washington", the best-written Life of Napoleon, and other similar books

New York, NY - 2 March 1858

I find a much more earnest feeling among the colored people than ever before ; but that is by no means unusual.

Boston, MA - 4 March 1858

I shall be most happy to see you at my room (126) in this house, at any and at all hours that may suit your own convenience

Boston, MA - 7 March 1858

Since you know I have an almost countless brood of poor hungry chickens to "scratch for," you will not reproach me for scratching even on the Sabbath.

Saint Louis, MS - 9 March 1858

sam clemens writes to brother orion about being a young pilot on the missouri river

Ingersol, CAN - 16 April 1858

I have thought it possible, though not probable, that some persons might be disposed to hunt for any property I may be supposed to possess

White Haven, MO - 21 April 1858

ulysses grant to sister mary march 21st, 1858

Springdale, IA - 27 April 1858

I have just bought eight barrels of flour for you, which will be shipped to Watson

Chicago, IL - 28 April 1858

Would it be entirely satisfactory all round to have Henry manage the farms for both families, and let Watson go with Oliver and friend Hinkley?

Lexington, VA - 1 May 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to sister Laura Arnold... My eyes have been troubling me much lately

Lexington, VA - 1 May 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to brother... We have a little prodigy one day old this afternoon

Chatham, CAN - 12 May 1858

all here were well yesterday, when Owen and some others left for the eastward. I with others remain behind to wait for funds to arrive.

Chatham, CAN - 14 May 1858

...none of our friends need have any fears in relation to hasty or rash steps being taken by us. As knowledge is said to be power, we propose to become possessed of more knowledge.

Lexington, VA - 22 May 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to sister Laura Arnold... Your welcome letter came safely, but finds our little daughter very ill of jaundice

Chatham, CAN - 25 May 1858

We are completely nailed down at present, for want of funds, and we may be obliged to remain inactive for months yet

Lexington, VA - 7 June 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to sister Grace Arnold... Whilst your Aunt Anna and myself feel our loss, yet we know that God has taken her away in love

Lexington, VA - 7 June 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to John Lyle Campbell... In compliance with your request I proceed to give you a statement respecting the condition of the Lexington Colored Sabbath School

Memphis, TN - 18 June 1858

an emotional sam clemens writes to sister in law mollie about his brothers death in an explosion

Lexington, VA - 19 June 1858

Thomas Jackson letter to sister Laura... My disease is not understood by my physicians here and I have nearly if not entirely lost my hearing in the right ear...

, MA - 22 June 1858

On Saturday we had a boat race in Boston on Charles River, in which we took great interest.

Andover, MA - 30 June 1858

I did long to hear from you at a time when few knew how to speak, because I knew that you did know everything that sorrow can teach

St Louis, MO - 7 September 1858

ulysses grant to sister mary september 7th, 1858

Osawatomie, KS - 9 September 1858

Things are now very quiet, so far as I know. What course I shall next take, I cannot tell, till I have more strength.

Osawatomie, KS - 13 September 1858

I hope you will all learn to put your trust in God, and not become discouraged when you meet with poor success and with losses.

St Louis, MO - 1 October 1858

ulysses grant to father jesse october 10th, 1858

Ottumwa - 7 October 1858

You are hereby notified that I hold claims against the National Kansas Committee which are good against them and all persons whatever

Osawatomie, KS - 11 October 1858

I can now see no good reason why I should not be located nearer home, as soon as I can collect the means for defraying expenses.

Moneka, KS - 1 November 1858

How soon I shall be able to see you again, I cannot tell, but I still live in hopes.

Moneka, KS - 1 November 1858

Things at this moment look rather threatening in this immediate neighborhood ; but what will come up I cannot say.

Osawatomie, KS - 2 December 1858

Dear children... In some of the border counties south, there is the worst feeling at this time, which affords but little prospect of quiet.