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In this short note John B. Alley enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. Samuel Downer has written the word "Checkd" in the upper left corner Alley's name on the back of the letter.

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In this letter Charles Francis Adams enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. He discusses the fact that he has gotten older and feels most comfortable at home, but that he cannot miss the opportunity of…

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In this two-page letter Francis W. Bird tells Samuel Downer that he would like Bishop Gilbert Haven to be invited to the reunion, as the Bishop would would really like to attend. He also suggests that invitations be sent to L. M. Crane and S. H.…

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In this letter Albert G. Browne asks Samuel Downer to invite Richard P. Waters, William Ashby, and John G. Whittier to the reunion. He says that Ashby is elderly but still very healthy. He also says that these three are the only living men he knows…

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In this short letter Joseph K. Hayes accepts his invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. He also states that he would very much like to shake the hand of some of the members of the party. Samuel Downer has written the word "Checkd"…

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In this letter, written on Boston, Mass. Custom House letterhead, John L. Swift enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party He discusses the fact that many Free Soilers have died and that soon there will be…

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In this letter, written on Van Cott & Winslow business letterhead, John Winslow enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. He says that it will bring back many happy memories and that is a "good thing" to…

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In this letter Charles Francis Adams responds to a request from Samuel Downer to speak at the Free Soil Party Reunion. Adams expresses reluctance to speak publicly since he is older and his nerves are shaken easily. He says that one of his biggest…

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In this letter Joseph W. Alden laments the fact that so many of the Free Soilers have passed away. He reminisces about the days in which the Free Soil Party existed and expresses his desire to see the other members who are still alive. He…

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In this brief letter John Augustus Bolles happily accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. Samuel Downer has written the word "ChKd" in the upper left corner and Bolles' name on the back of the page.
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