Martha H. Le Baron., 08/31/1856-08/31/1856

File — Box: 3, Folder: 7

Identifier: 68040

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From the Series:

Please note that correspondents often mention acquaintances or other individuals but will not provide their complete names. When known, the full name is given in parentheses. Also, in the case of the Clarke family, one A.K. Clark signs her name without the 'e' although it is likely that she is a member of the Clarke family. She also cites (her husband?) inconsistently as 'Mr. Clark' or 'Mr. Clarke.' Descriptions for each letter will use the spelling that the correspondent has used.

Dates

08/31/1856-08/31/1856

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.3 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

ALS (dated 8/31/1856, with envelope) to Franklin B. Sanborn from Martha Le Baron. Reference to Sanborn's return from Kansas, probably on business for the Massachusetts Kansas Committee advocating abolition of slavery: "...It seems to me that affairs grow worse & worse...The intelligence from Mr. Sumner* (Charles Sumner) is certainly very sad & his recovery very doubtful; & I do not see how the struggle at Washington is to end. However we will not lose one bit of our faith in the final triumph of Freedom tho' slavery & Wrong may conquer in this battle. We will still believe in a possible Republic..." On the subject of freedom for Kansas she later adds: "...I want if I can to do something for Kansas. Tell me please if the people there need clothes or anything else which women can do for them..." Reference also to Ralph Waldo Emerson: "...I no longer need a volume of Emerson's poems - I have made one - have copied all of them & really enjoyed doing it. Speaking of Emerson reminds me of Mr. Conway (Martin Conway or Moncure Conway?). He preached here last Sunday, & I liked him more than I can say. His sermons were earnest & powerful & I have seldom heard anything better to me than his talking. His enthusiasm for Emerson is beautiful..." * Reference to assault on Charles Sumner by Representative Preston S. Brooks on May 22, 1856, for his speech, "The Crime Against Kansas," which criticized Brooks' uncle Andrew P. Butler. The beating was so severe that Sumner was unable to return to his Senate seat for three years.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

LE BARON, MARTHA H. - CORRES. TO SANBORN, FRANKLIN B. 1856 (08/31): Autographed Letter

ABOLITION (KANSAS) - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA 1856: Autographed Letter

SUMNER, CHARLES & PRESTON S. BROOKS ATTACK 1856 - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

EMERSON, RALPH WALDO - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA 1856: Autographed Letter

CONWAY, MARTIN/MONCURE (?) - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA 1856: Autographed Letter

KANSAS Free State - REFERENCE BY LE BARON, MARTHA 1856: Autographed Letter