British orator and statesman (1811–1889). Five ALSs, 4.5 x 7.25, each three or four pages on two adjoining sheets, dated between 1863 and 1878. Bright expresses great interest in the American Civil War. A letter from February 27, 1863, in part: “We are impatient for news from your country. There is great effort without great result, & we fear the divisions in the North will weaken…& stimulate the South. Sometimes of late, I have seemed to fear anarchy in the North as much as rebellion in the South. I hope my fears arise more from my deep interest in your conflict, rather than from any real danger from…elements among you. If there be not virtue enough among you to save the State, then has the Slavery poison done its fearful work. But I will not despair.” In the other letters he continues to discuss the war, makes plans, discusses the train schedule, and talks of his daughter’s health as well as his own. In overall very good to fine condition, with various toning, soiling, and staining. One accompanied by its original mailing envelope, affixed to reverse of the second integral page. RR Auction COA.
