1861-1865 BLEEDING KANSAS. 460pp MSs of Correspondence. Indian Reservations, Civil War, Slavery, &c.

The land is filled with mourning at the assassination of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward; when shall the atrocities of oppression cease, and the wickedness of the wicked come to an end? Our trust must be in God, he is a refuge, a present help in trouble, therefore will we not fear. To Him that is able to bring light in darkness, and over-rule evil for good; who sometimes hides himself in clouds, and thick darkness, let us commit our Government and Nation. ************************ Let us rejoice together in thanksgiving to God for the return of peace to our Nation, and for all the wonders God has wrought in delivering from bondage the millions who were enslaved. It is the Lord's doing and marvelous in our eyes. The colored children, instead of being sold and separated from their parents, never to see them again, to spend their days in ignorance, sin, and misery; will now have the blessings of home and liberty . . .  An absolutely exceptional 460pp manuscript containing hundreds o