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This is a letter from Asaph Churchill in which he reminisces about the Free Soilers of 1858 and acknowledges Downer's invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party, which he accepts.

Also included is the back of the letter from Asaph…

This is a three-page letter from Eben Clapp in which he shares journal entries from 1848 detailing the activities of the Free Soil Party. He also discusses the fact that many Free Soilers have died.

In this brief letter George F. Hoar thanks Samuel Downer for his invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party and enthusiastically accepts it. On the back of the page along the right-hand side Samuel Downer has written Hoar's name.

In this letter Chas A. Phelps requests an invitation for David Thayer, listing the various political parties of which Thayer was a participant. He also says that he believes Thayer would enjoy the reunion and be appreciative of Downer's courtesy in…

In this letter Willard P. Phillips enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party and requests an invitation for Gilbert Lewis Streeter. Samuel Downer has written the word "Chkd" in the top left corner and…

In this two page letter James M. Stone enthusiastically accepts the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party and thanks Samuel Downer for bringing together those Free Soilers that are are still alive. On the back of page one along the…

In this postcard Adin Thayer writes to accept the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party for himself and twelve other unidentified Free Soilers from his city. The front of the postcard is addressed to Samuel Downer, and on the left…

In this letter Richard P. Waters is acknowledging receipt of Samuel Downer's invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party and happily accepts it. He also expresses his enthusiasm for meeting with his old comrades from the Free Soil Party…

In this letter from Charles Francis Adams to Samuel Downer, Adams expresses his anxiety on being asked to speak at the reunion, fearing that he has so much to say that he will speak for too long and bore the audience. He hopes that Downer is only…

In this brief letter Stephen Baker gratefully acknowledges receipt of Samuel Downer's invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party, and he enthusiastically accepts it. The envelope for this letter is included.