Letters to Heard from friends and family 1855-82.

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Letters to Heard from friends and family 1855-82.

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The majority of the letters are from Heard's parents. Topics covered include the Crystal Palace exhibition at London, Massachusetts politics, the Know Nothing party, Millard Fillmore, the elections of 1856 and 1861, a reception for Franklin Pierce, the Boston visit of the prince of Wales, the Masonic Order, John Brown's raid, the hanging of Joseph Lane in effigy, the Civil War, an 1870 European tour, and the 1875-76 centennial celebration. There are also letters written to Heard by friends serving in the Civil War including Joseph Scott Fullerton. A letter of introduction by Edward Everett is also in the collection as are a scattering of newsclippings and programs. Diary, 1857-60, of Jacob Heffelfinger of Columbus Co., Pa., also contains some short essays [39 p. holograph signed] -- Letters & memorabilia, 1900-04, of Louis Heffelfinger [ms. & printed].

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