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In this short letter Ellen H. Bailey writes that it is somewhat adventurous for her to give a book that she has not read for a gift, but she (and hopefully the reader) enjoyed the book Potterism and hopes that the recipient will also enjoy Dangerous…

In this letter, written on Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Department letterhead, Governor John D. Long thanks Samuel Downer for the event he held on the previous evening (August 30th). He states that he and his staff members are very…

In this letter Charles Francis Adams discusses and unknown person who has talked about his speech at the reunion of the Free Soil Party. He states that based upon this person's remarks, he must not know very much about the party. However, the man…

In this letter Theophilus P. Chandler states that he intended to thank Samuel Downer for organizing the reunion of the Free Soil Party in person, but has been unable to do so. He then says that it was an excellent idea and was well done. He closes…

In this brief letter William I. Bowditch states that he has just returned home and has found his invitation to the reunion of the Free Soil Party. He closes the letter by stating that he believes he would have enjoyed attending the event.

In this four-page letter Edward L. Pierce lists the following men as former members of the Free Soil Party: Abraham Payne, William F. Channing, James A. Briggs, Matthew Bolles, Oliver Warner, Marshall S. Rice, Thomas W. Higginson, and Richard H.…

In this brief note Edward L. Pierce is reminding Samuel Downer to send him the proof of his letter. He then asks when he can expect to receive it.

In this letter Amos Tuck suggests that two changes be made to the publication memorializing the reunion of the Free Soil Party. He describes where the changes should made, having made notes in the enclosed proof.

In this letter Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar states that he does not think his speech at the reunion of the Free Soil Party should be printed, as his words were hastily uttered. He then says that if Samuel Downer still wants to print his speech, Hoar would…

In this two-page letter Samuel E. Sewall writes that he would have replied to Samuel Downer's letter sooner but he was out of town. He continues on to say that he did not think of speaking at the reunion of the Free Soil Party and therefore did not…