WASHINGTON, March 27, 1852. C. PIERCE, Esq. DEAR SIR,— . . . I found I was doing no good here, and that it seemed impossible for me to e...

MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, N.Y., April 13, 1839. Dear Brother: *          *          *          *          *          *          *       ...

Had some conversation with Senator Grimes respecting the legislation of this Congress, which is passing acts of corporations, special privil...

I understand that the Democratic Members of Congress have concluded to unite in the movement for the national convention of the 14th of Augu...

We have had quite a snow storm today and the streets are again wet and muddy. No particular news from any of the armies. The Bombardment of ...

COLUMBUS, December 21, 1869. DEAR GENERAL:—I have your letter of the 20th and am glad to know, what I believed before, that you would stan...

FRANKFORT, March 7, 1854. MY DEAR SIR,—I am much obliged by your letter of 7th of February, and thank you for the information and kind sug...

NEW YORK, March 21, 1854. Dear CRITTENDEN,—In a long life, not without some pleasing incidents, I have very rarely been so much gratified ...

NEW YORK, April 3, 1854. Dear CRITTENDEN,—Herewith I inclose you a copy of General Smith's letter that you supposed would soon reach m...

Congress and all the world have a vacation to-day to quaff fresh air, sunshine, and champagne on board the 'Baltic.' 1 I voted for ...

BINGHAMTON, March 1, 1857. MY DEAR JUDGE—Your favor of the 27th came duly to hand, and, as the merchants say, "contents noted." ...

RESOLUTIONS. Resolved , That to conquer Mexico, and to hold it, either as a province or to incorporate it in the Union, would be inconsist...

Washington 26th Dec 1847 MY DEAR DAUGHTER, . . . Congress, as yet, has done but little, and will not do much more, until after the 1st Jan...

(From the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Letter Book of Governor Brown.) Executive Chamber           Jackson Mi. 10th Aug...

(From Mississippi Free Trader, September 8, 1847.) Warren County, Miss., 15th August, 1847. Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge the rece...