Bethune, James N., 1803-1895 to Paul J. Semmes
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00572.15 Author/Creator: Bethune, James N., 1803-1895 Place Written: Milledgeville, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 17, 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Informs that the Senate passed a bill calling for a secession convention in Georgia. Mentions the remote chance of war, "Amongst those who are doubtful or timid the feeling is getting out that they must take choice between the remote chance of a fight with the North and a fight at home..."
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