WASHINGTON, May 8, 1852. MY DEAR MR. COMBE,— We are on the verge of a Presidential election. Our political caldron is beginning to seethe ve...

I longed to see you. When you called I was at Eames's, discoursing on Baltimore and its scenes. This nomination 1 makes me lament anew ...

We hear that Scott is nominated at last. I tell you confidentially how Seward regards it. He thinks that his friends have been defeated, tha...

ELIZABETHTOWN, N. J., July 19, 1848. MY DEAR MR. CLAY,—I have been most unfortunate in respect to your very kind note to me of May 30, add...

ASHLAND, August 5, 1848. MY DEAR SIR,—I received, at the Estell Springs (from which I returned yesterday), your favor transmitting a sketc...

(From Natchez Courier, October 6, 1847.) Brierfield, Miss., Sept. 24, 1847. C. G. Forshey, Esq., of Com. of Invitation: Dear Sir—When I rece...

As in the mediæval epoch, and some time thereafter, anatomists and physiologists experimented on the living villeins, that is, on peasantry,...

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, Feb. 10, 1852. MY DEAR DOWNER, - There is nothing of much moment transpiring here. Cabell of Florida, in the House, a few days...

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 1852. C. PIERCE, Esq. MY DEAR SIR,—We heard from you authentically through our common friends, from whom we had a...

(From Mississippi Free Trader, Aug. 4, 1847.) War Department, July 16, 1847. Sir: I am directed by the President to inform you, in reply t...

After an apology for a dinner, I went to [Arnold] Guyot’s lecture at the Law School. Well attended and very hot; lecture original and intere...

WILL McClellan display unity in conception, and vigor in execution? That is the question. He seems very energetic and active in organizing t...

WASHINGTON, July 13, 1851. A Virginian told me yesterday that he saw I kept preaching; and, upon my evincing some curiosity to know what h...

THE truth about Bull Run will, perhaps, only reach the people when it becomes reduced to an historical use. I gather what I am sure is true....

Dear Brother: I am perfectly content to have retired when I did, as the present  régime  makes Sheridan's command of the army a farce. T...

Hatchford . It was asserted some days ago, and it was generally believed, that old General Scott, who has lately come to France from America...

We have remained bivouaced all day, and there is talk of our moving our camp to this place to-morrow. This will advance us another three mil...

Col. Davis, Lieut. Col. McClung—Officers and Soldiers of the First Mississippi Rifles: Veteran Volunteers—the Star Regiment—men of Montere...