Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 to Charles D. Meigs
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05854 Author/Creator: Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1859 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy
Governor Wise responds to a letter from Meigs, a professor of obstetrics and diseases of women at the Jefferson Medical College (in Philadelphia). Arguing for unity between North and South, writes, "I eagerly grasp your hand, as Thomas Jefferson did Benjamin Franklin's at Carpenter's Hall on the 4th of July 1776." Claims Northerners "meddle with what is not their business." Writes, "I am a Union man- have been so ever. Mean to be so, forever. But if my honor is pricked in any Union I will burst its bonds... I mean to fight for the Union- never against it- but fight I will if it is further assailed by Fanaticism and wicked folly." Assures Meigs that nothing will come between their friendship.
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