The book ""Letters Of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade To His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, Of The New York Daily Advertiser"" is a collection of humorous and satirical letters written by J. Downing, a fictional character who is a Major in the Downingville Militia's Second Brigade. The letters are addressed to his old friend, Mr. Dwight, who is a journalist for the New York Daily Advertiser. Throughout the book, J. Downing writes about his experiences as a military leader and his interactions with various political figures, including President James K. Polk. He also shares his opinions on current events and political issues of the time, such as the Mexican-American War and the annexation of Texas. The letters are written in a lighthearted and comical tone, with J. Downing often exaggerating his own accomplishments and poking fun at the people and situations he encounters. The book provides a unique perspective on American politics and society in the mid-19th century, and is a humorous and entertaining read for anyone interested in history or satire.Pseud. Of Charles Augustus Davis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.