This book is a collection of personal letters, written to Albert Richardson between 1832 and 1881, that offer insight into the lives and times of the Richardson family. Featuring biographical sketches, genealogy charts, and historical context, this book is a fascinating look into the personal lives of one of America's prominent families. 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.