Manuscript letter written from Laclede, Missouri, on June 28, 1860, addressed from a father to his son, reflecting everyday economic concerns alongside pointed political observation during the tense months preceding the Civil War. The writer references ongoing financial hardship and notes the sharp decline in local support for Stephen A. Douglas, illustrating the fractured political climate within a key border state. Accompanied by its original postmarked envelope, the correspondence offers a clear, firsthand glimpse into shifting public sentiment and uncertainty on the eve of national conflict.

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Good, with fold lines, toning, and staining consistent with age and postal use.