William Campbell Preston (1794-1860), Columbia, South Carolina to Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 8
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Last letter received from him six months old. Doctor Cooper died as he had lived, in a state of skepticism, manifesting patience, fortitude and philosophical tranquility. Thinks Whig party is beaten and Van Buren's star still ascendant. Prospect of vulgar manners, vicious sentiments and bad principles. Does not despair though. Jefferson was a stronger man than Van Buren and the country has outlived him. South Carolina will recover from abasement in two years. With South Carolina and Virginia still against him he may retire to private life though he would find it wearisome. Thinks same beating of the spirit took Hooper to Europe though it may have been to advance his idea that the basis of true civilization is African slavery. Glad to have promise of Tucker's support for the Review. Also of Mr. Dew. May attempt to visit him at the Springs.

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