circa 1862
Kirby Smith, Edmund, 1824-1893
Broadside
Title: [Announcement of Confederate troops entering Kentucky]
Confederate Major General Kirby Smith announcing that the Confederate Army "has again entered your territory, under my command." Says they are not coming as invaders, but under the principle that govenment derives its powers from the governed. Says he will maintain discipline of his troops and that he will pay for any subsistence procured. Says "We come invoking the spirit of your resolutions of 1798." Says they are coming to free them from Federal oppression. Asks "Are we deceived? - Can you treat us as enemies? - Our hearts answer - No."
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