Stevens, Aaron D., 1831-1860 to his brother Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07231.04 Author/Creator: Stevens, Aaron D., 1831-1860 Place Written: Kansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1856 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy
Discusses conflict over slavery in Kansas, describing it as a "struggle against every species of oppression" (namely slavery). Foresees the probability of violence between 2000 "invaders" and 700 freemen. Laments the interception of mail from Kansas by pro-slavery Missourians who "let nothing pass in the shape of letters that doesn't exactly suit their fancy." Written from Headquarters 2 Regiment Kansas Volunteers.
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