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1844 October 27 . W[illia]m H[enry] S[tiles] ALS to Ebenezer Akin, Jr.; New York, [New York]

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Attended both a Methodist and an Episcopal Church. Discusses religion and politics, saying that “Millerism can draw… the largest & ugliest & most noisey [sic.] crowd of any the isms we have. It throws Politics altogether in the shade.” Describes jokes being played at the expense of “these candidates for the Lunatic Asylums,” such as fireworks being set off near the church. Calls Millerite congregation a "brainless audience." Discusses the state of politics, commenting on Whigs, Democrats, and Natives. “There is scarcely a night but what one of the Parties have a Grand Mass Meeting.” Notes political parades and promises to report back about banners and emblems of political parties once he sees them. Mentions the Fair of the American Institute, calling it a “truly noble collection of America’s Production.” Requests to be told how “you ‘Bay State Loco Foco’ behave yourselves.” “Tell Nathaniel if his mind is not firmly fixed upon going to sea to take my advice and to stay home there is no place like home after all is said & done.”
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