Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860) to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07231.05 Author/Creator: Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860) Place Written: Topeka, Kansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 April 1857 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy
Hopes his sister and brother are not "old liners," i.e. that they support his anti-slavery efforts in the "Kansas War." Mentions "Miss Brown" (likely a daughter of John Brown) in reference to his wish that more "yankey" girls would come to Kansas so he could find a wife.
Topeka K.S. April
28th/57
My Dear Sister
I received a littor from you on the 15th of this Month, with exceding great Joy, for it brought to my mind that I was not entirely forgotton, although I have been away nearly seven years,
I suppose you had some thoughts that I had forgotton you, becaus I had not written you before. well I can hardly blame you, for I do not write oftin, but the reason is I am running about the country so much that I could not get an answer, but I think I shall make Topeka my home here after. and I will try and write oftener than usuell [2] I would like to have you and Joseph come to Kansas, but I suppose you would not like to leave old Connectticut.
you was speking about Miss Brown, I wish there would a lot of the yankey Girlls come out here fore I should like to get me a wife before long and I expect I shall have to come east to get one.
What do you think about the troubles here in Kansas I hope you are not an old liner I have been fiting all through the Kansas war
I was Col. and commanded the western Division at Topeka give my best respetcs to Joseph and tell him I hope he is not an old liner, if he is tell him to leave such a corrupt sett
[3] Give my best respects to Miss Brown and all inquiring friends. good by untill I here from you again
your most aff. and loving Brother
A. D. Stevens
Please excuse all mistakes for I am in a hurry
Yours &c.
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