WASHINGTON, November 1, 1851. DEAR COOMBS [ sic ],—I received your kind and friendly letter, for which I thank you. My position in respect...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 1851. DEAR ORLANDO,—Before this can reach you, the senatorial question will have been disposed of, and, as I anticipa...

FRANKFORT, December 3, 1851. MY DEAR SIR,—I propose to say a few words to you about the senatorial election. You and your family and frien...

WASHINGTON, December 5, 1851. MY DEAR SIR,—You and other friends have been so remiss in writing to me that I have been, and am still, to a...

WASHINGTON, December 8, 1851. MY DEAR SIR,—I received to-day your letter of the 3d inst. You know precisely how much and how little I have...