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December 20, 1856
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Henry E. Rees
Senator Sumner replies to a letter from Rees. Claims that unless slavery is checked, "the liberty of white as well as black in our country will become a name only."
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July 5, 1699
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to Joseph Pike
Writes about preparations for his last trip to America. Accompanied by a separate leaf signed "M. Jacob" stating that the letter is "to my great great great grandfather Joseph Pike." A merchant in Cork, Ireland, Pike was an old Quaker friend.
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February 7, 1819
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to unknown
Regarding his public quarrel with General Andrew Jackson. Feels that Jackson is trying to make him look bad in any way possible, but is not too concerned. Addressed to "Major," from whom he had received correspondence. Surname of recipient may be...
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March 16, 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Stephen Augustus Hurlbut
Writes about his surprise that General Hurlbut's nomination is being opposed in the Senate. Castigates the press, "I have been foolish to excite the animosity of the Newspaper fraternity ... but this class of men are so supercilious that whenever I...
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circa spring 1851
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Dr. Stone
Writes from "Woodside Cottage." Says she just received his letter and hopes to see him in Boston next week. Asks him "to make no public mention if you have not, of the Uncle Tom project till I have seen you. Don't mention it at any rate till then."...
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