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| Title | Correspondence from John G. Latta to John Latta, June 7, 1861 |
| Image Rights | Digital image © 2008, Tennessee State Library & Archives. All rights reserved. |
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| Subjects - TGM |
Correspondence Fathers Children Abolitionists Civil Wars War |
| Subjects - LCSH | Civil War in the West; Civil War society; United States - History - 1783-1865; United States - History - 1849-1877; United States History - Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Transcript | [Page 1] “Custom House, Boston, Collectors Office, June 7th, 1861 Dear Father Your letter of the 28th May was received last evening. I rejoice to hear that the health of yourself & Mother improve. God grant that, your health and lives may be spared until we can meet again. When that will occur is known only to Him, “who knoweth the end from the beginning.” Tomorrow is the day upon which Tennesseans, are called upon to determine their status in the present struggle. Should they by a majority, pronounce in favor of Secession, the only” [Page 2] “channel of communication now left, will be closed, and we cannot communicate with each other. So far as our safety and comfort are concerned, you need have no anxiety; we are in the midst of friends, and have nothing to fear. I know also that you are in the midst of friends, but, none can tell how soon your section may become the scene of strife and bloodshed, & although you may not have to look upon the actual strife, yet you must to some extent feel its effects. We are assured that no evil shall come near the dwelling of the righteous, yet they may have to bear many of the” [Page 3] “ills of life, and death itself may come suddenly and unexpectedly upon them; but the “end is Ever Lasting Life.” In that we have our great consolation and reward for whatever we may be called upon to suffer. This country now looks beautifully. The season is favorable, and everything grows luxuriantly. The pleasures of living in this climate in the summer, is very much marred by the east winds from the ocean: they are cold and disagreeable, especially when accompanied by rain, as at present. We are well; & get in comfortably. Mary sends love to you all. My love to Mother, Mary, Sam & Berry, and” [Page 4] “remember me to Mary W—and the Maj. and all inquiring friends. Tell Dr. Richardson that the niggar in here is about 12 feet under me, except arriving abolitionists in the building. That God may protect and bless you all, is the daily prayers of Your Affectionate Son J. G. Slatter P.S. give the enclosed slip to Saml. if he has left home send it to him.” |
| Description | Correspondence from John G. Latta of Boston to his father, John Latta, of Dyersburg, Tennessee. In this four-page letter, he states that if Tennessee secedes, "the only channel of communication now left will be closed, and we cannot commicate with each other." He assures his father that they are safe in Boston, and that there are many Southern sympathizers in Boston. |
| Place | Boston (Mass.) |
| Date | 1861 June 7 |
| Creator | Latta, John G. |
| Collection name | Samuel Rankin Latta Papers, 1848-1862 |
| Historical note | John Latta (father, 1796-1872) was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., to John and Mary Rankin Latta. Moved from Pennsylvania to Dyersburg, Tenn., in 1855. John Gilchrist Latta (son, 1824-1901)was a sadler by trade. He was born in New Alexandria, Penn., and died in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1862, he moved from Dyersburg to Newton Corner, Massachusetts, where he served as postmaster. He returned to Dyersburg before his death. |
| Accession number | 1990-198 |
| Owning Institution | Tennessee State Library & Archives |
| ID# | 34130 |
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| Digital type | TEXT |
| Digital format | TIFF |
| Microfilm number | 84 |
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| Title | 34130_1 |
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