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good deal of emotion. She has, of course, lost much of her girlish beauty, and her face bears traces of care and sorrow; yet she is a fine, stately woman, with many traces of "Delia" appearing through the deep lines of thought and the changes incident to so many years. She inquired anxiously and affec tionately for you, and had hoped you would come with me. Jonesville is a much larger place than I had supposed. Some twenty gentlemen called on me soon after I arrived, and invited me to speak, to which I consented. I supposed the audience would be small; but when I went down, I found the fine, large Presbyterian church so full that a mouse could scarcely have got in, a fine stand of colors, &c. I made a full speech, with which the large audience seemed well pleased.

I write now, fearing I may not have time at Chicago, where I go this afternoon. I can only hope you are well, that God will keep, bless, and cherish you and all the loved ones, and enable us soon to meet again.

Your affectionate husband,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO MRS. DICKINSON.

PEORIA, December 1, 1863.

MY DEAR LYDIA-I reached here at five; found your dear letter, for which please accept my love and thanks. The weather has been most severely cold; but is now mild and pleasant. At Ottawa, to-day, I dined with Sarah M. (now Mrs. H.), and was pleasantly received and entertained.

"Delia" says I was timid, thoughtful, and serious, when she knew me, and seemed to seek seclusion. She says, in later days, when trouble came upon her, she thought of me as one whose society and friendship she craved. One reason why she could not believe I was her teacher, was, that I gave no indications of such a nature for conflict with the world; and she thought I could not be the diffident and retiring boy she had known in his early years. She said she knew I had taste and capacity for teaching, and supposed she should hear of me as a distinguished professor in some college.

I am glad to hear from dear Mai. Love to all the dear ones, and may God bless and keep you from all harm.

Yours affectionately,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO MRS. CRAWFORD.

THE ORCHARD, December 13, 1863.

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MY DEAR MRS. CRAWFORDI reached my dear home yesterday at half past twelve, and found all as usual. Your cousin had suffered some from cold, some from care, some from the absence of the old gentleman she is in the habit of looking after, but on the whole is pretty cheerful and hopeful. The rest all quite well; and all unite with me in warm regards to you all and love to you and Illie. I am thankful to reach here again. I am almost painfully adhesive in my domestic sentiments, and when absent am full of forebodings; and when restored to those I love, I experience a corresponding pleasure.

You know not how much I enjoyed my visits to Cleveland, made pleasant by your charming and hospitable home and the society of yourself and family. I shall cherish it and the acquaintance it has exten-led as among the sunny memories of existence. Be pleased to remember me most kindly to Mr. Crawford, Willie, and Charlie, and give my love to your daughter, who was so mindful of my comforts. The family all join me in these remembrances.

Your affectionate cousin,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO MRS. YALE.

THE ORCHARD, December 14, 1863.

MY DEAR MRS. YALE-I reached and filled all my appointments as I expected, although I had some twenty invitations which I could not accept, and returned home on the 12th instant. I recited to Mrs. D. the particulars of my visit to you, and she shared with me the satisfaction I experienced in this

pleasing tribute to early memories. One hope of my life has been rewarded by fruition, for I had long deeply desired to meet you as a dear friend of that sunny period of existence. It has given me much happiness to see you again on this side of Jordan, and review the scenes of youth. Remember me to your daughter and her husband. I most feelingly appreciate their kind and generous reception. My entire visit was full of interest, and I thank heaven that the favor was permitted

me.

Your affectionate friend,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO MRS. WESCOTT.

CHRISTMAS, 1863.

MY BELOVED SISTER LUCIE-I was moved to deep emotion by your affectionate note of last evening. It was far more acceptable than any other gift could have been. With me it is the height of earthly duties to cheer and cherish those whom God has taught to look to me for sustenance and protection; and I have for years lamented that a destiny, with a force stronger than any will of mine, has borne me into currents incompatible with domestic quiet and repose. But "there's a Divinity that shapes our ends, rough hew them how we will," and I am submissive. I have not ceased to remember you with fondness, nor to appreciate your affection, nor to acknowledge how much I owe you for so great a blessing.

I have written that sister, whom we both love so deeply, every day since she has been absent; and as age advances, and the evening of life is gathering around us, she seems to me more dear than ever. May God bless you and all those you love, and give you and them many returns of a season sacred to spiritual rejoicing.

Your affectionate brother

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO MRS. CRAWFORD.

134 E. 34TH ST., NEW YORK, }

January 10, 1864.

MY DEAR MRS. CRAWFORD-Your good cousin Lydia came here before Christmas, and in the "course of human events" I followed by way of Albany, reaching there on Tuesday last.

The weather has been intensely cold here for a week or more, so much so that that celebrated and ubiquitous individ ual, "the oldest inhabitant," has never seen its equal. I see that the West has suffered even more than we have. I entertain lively and agreeable recollections of my visit at Cleveland. Everything there was pleasing to me, especially my sojourn in your family, though you have drawn me out of my usual course and induced me to break over a long-established habit. I have all my life been averse to "cousining; " but your kind hospitality and attentions have quite changed my mind in that respect, and I shall be anxious to "cousin" at Cleveland again.

Please remember me with especial affection to my favorite State of Illinois, and say to her I hope that State will not relinquish its sovereignty until, in the language of the Constitution, it can "form a more perfect Union." As "Illie" has been accustomed to exercises, let her translate this.

With kind regards to Mr. Crawford and Willie, and affectionate compliments to you, I am

Sincerely your friend,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO D. S. DICKINSON, JR.

60 WALL ST., NEW YORK, January 11, 1864.

MY DEAR STEVIE-Your beautiful letter was forwarded to me from Albany, and I was very glad to receive it. I think you are improving in writing, and hope you will write to me often how you all are this very cold weather, and how are the cows and "Jimmy," the chickens and ducks, guineas and pigs, &c. You must see that all are well cared for. Learn

all you can; be industrious, obedient, loving and kind to all. This will give you self-content and happiness.

The weather has been cold here, but oh! how much colder in the huts of the poor, and in the tents of the soldiers. May God shield and protect them.

I send you a letter written by John Hancock, which was sent me by a friend. You must read his biography in the Cyclopedia, and you will see what a patriot he was. The fairs would pay a hundred dollars for it, but you must keep it in your cabinet, as it was a present to me, and is a great curiosity. John and Mary expect to reach the Orchard to-morrow. Love to your mamma and all at home.

Your affectionate father,

D. S. DICKINSON.

MR. DICKINSON TO THE WORKINGMEN'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION.

No. 60 WALL ST., NEW YORK,
5, 1864.

MY DEAR SIR-I have received your favor, advising me of my election as an honorary member of the " Workingmen's Democratic Republican Association of the City of New York." I approve of the objects of the Association as indicated by the constitution and by-laws, a copy of which you have kindly furnished me, and I thankfully accept the distinction tendered me. The inattention of the masses to public affairs, leaving all to the management of corrupt, debased, and trafficking politicians, and the guidance of creaking and wornout machinery, has long been a source of alarm to the reflecting, and they will hail such a movement as this, originating with the popular elements, as the first evidence of a return from danger to duty. In all that distrusts and defies and despises the authority of cliques and combinations, in all that hails the uprising of the masses in their majesty, I shall be with you, regardless of names or designations, until truth shall stand triumphant, or be driven from the field by the pretensions of falsehood and error.

Sincerely yours,

D. S. DICKINSON.

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