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[Photograph of P.T. Barnum]

A photograph of Barnum is included, possibly for promotion of the upcoming lecture referred to in the accompanying letter (GLC05508.030.01).

GLC05508.030.02

to Dr. Davenport

A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works...

GLC05508.030.01

[Decimalized: John G. Whittier letter and poem].

GLC05508.262

to Maria Child

Discusses the Yearly Quaker Meeting he just returned from, in addition to speakers at Garrison's funeral and William Lloyd Garrison's views on the after life. Whittier is "shocked by the barbarism & superstition of our popular faith." He says...

GLC05508.262.01

[For still the unseen spirit walks...]

Whittier writes a poem: "For still the unseen spirit walks/ The garden of the heart, and talks/ With man, as under Eden's trees,/ In all his varied languages."

GLC05508.262.02

to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to discuss how illness makes you appreciate health, and remark that they will pray for each other's continued good health. Cooper asks the little boy to imitate a quote:...

GLC05508.074.04

to unknown

He writes the news of several men who are in missions or learning the gospel. He also writes of his work "investigating the fulfillments of prophecy as to the Philistine cities, [illegible], Edom, Assyria," and his study of a Cuneiform inscription...

GLC05508.209

to Dr. & Mrs. Talmage

Apparently written upon the death of Talmage's daughter-in-law. Colquitt offers his condolence and urges the Talmages and their son to find comfort in tears and faith.

GLC05508.071

to unknown

Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides...

GLC05508.261

to Capt. Murray

Gordon commiserates with Murray about the drudgery and loneliness of their prospective assignments. He writes that despite their trials, God assures their salvation. Murray's stokers and men are under Gordon's care.

GLC05508.112