SS5 – Kindly Burn This Letter: The Election of 1876 – Part One

In this episode:

In America’s hundredth year, the nation was celebrating progress while old war wounds still shaped the ballot box. The Republican Party needed a new man, but the obvious names carried shadows of their own. Then, just as one powerful contender seemed ready to rise, a handful of letters appeared — and one phrase became almost impossible to escape: “Kindly burn this letter.” In Part 1 of the 1876 election series, Stirring Stories follows the scandals, scars, and hidden papers that opened the door to one of the strangest presidential contests in American history.

About this series:

Stirring Stories is an occasional series from Sandy Creek Stirrings that uncovers some of history’s most remarkable—and often forgotten—true stories. From ancient battlefields and lost expeditions to shipwrecks, disasters, daring escapes, and extraordinary acts of courage, each episode brings the past vividly to life through immersive storytelling and careful historical research. More than a history lesson, these are stories that remind us of the enduring truths of human nature and the timeless wisdom of God’s Word.