This fascinating letter provides a firsthand account of the political and journalistic landscape in Rhode Island in the years leading up to the Civil War. Written by Thomas Davis, a prominent newspaper editor and political figure, the letter is addressed to Henry B. Anthony, a U.S. Senator from Rhode Island. The letter provides a detailed look at the workings of Rhode Island politics, including the state's dominant political parties and key figures in the state government. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island politics or the lead-up to the Civil War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.