Franklin, September 8, 1851. MY DEAR SIR, — I was delighted to receive your letter of the 2d, and to find you are at home, safe and well. ...

There are indications today that the Republicans are “coming down” from the Chicago Platform and that something like the Crittenden proposit...

BOSTON, June 25, 1854. MY DEAR SIR, — Why should the Attorney-General stay at home while all the rest of the cabinet are traveling? I hear...

NEW YORK, February 22, 1854. MY DEAR SIR,—I was delighted this morning on taking up the  Enquirer  to see that you have taken a bold stand...

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...

FRANKFORT, March 6, 1854. In reply to telegraph, I am clear that Congress ought to leave it to the States preparing for admission into the...

LEBANON, March 10, 1854. DEAR SIR, I received a letter a few days since from Mr. Hodge, of Washington City, in which he requested me to ad...

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...

WASHINGTON, February 7, 1854. DEAR SIR,—The bill to organize the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas, with a provision to repeal the Missou...

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, February 26, 1853 MY DEAR COLLEAGUE, I informed General Pierce that you propose to tender your resignation on the 4th...

EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 4, 1853. SIR,—I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of your letter of this date, tendering to me the resi...

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—I am very sensible of the difficulty and magnitude of the task which I have undertaken. I am to address you in comme...

[Special Dispatch to the Charleston Courier.] WASHINGTON, December 27, 7 P. M.—Secretary FLOYD says positively that he knows nothing offic...

BOSTON, May 13, 1852. MY DEAR MR. CRITTENDEN,—I received a welcome letter from you weeks ago, for which I have often thanked you in spirit...

WASHINGTON, June 10, 1852. There is no duty, sir, that I more readily perform than that of making atonement frankly and voluntarily for an...

WASHINGTON, 1852. MY DEAR SIR,—Your note of yesterday has given me relief and pleasure. It is certainly true that your remarks at the Pres...

WASHINGTON, June 19, 1852. DEAR SIR,—Conversing to-day with Mr. Clay, I gave him a brief account of my observations at Baltimore. I told h...

WASHINGTON. DEAR CRITTENDEN,—If Messrs. Crittenden and Burnley, or either of them, want exercise, let them visit the sick. Here I am ensco...