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The letter makes reference to potential actions of the Tennessee legislature and adds "I shall also try Virginia in the same way, for time is precious."
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Observatory
15 Jan. 1861
Dear Charles,
Perhaps my friend your good old uncle may be too infirmed to help along the good work, which you see by the enclosure [not included] I want Tenn. to begin. Please see him in his relation to it - take his counsil - and the provided letter [not included] to Harding for you guide, in case the Major cant act.
Let the Legislature indicate a wish for Tenn. to act in this matter & I reckon I can help pave the way here.
I shall also try Virginia in the same way; for time is precious - if both these states will act - so much the better; if both wont perhaps one will.
Give my very best love to Mrs. C. and believe me both of you.
Yrs. truly
M.F. Maury
M.G.L. Charles Esq
Nashville
Tenn.
Creation Date
1-15-1861
Country
United States
Creator Life Dates
1806-1873
Keywords
Matthew Fontaine Maury, M.F. Maury, Matthew F. Maury, M.G.L. Charles, Tennessee, Tennessee legislature, Virginia, Virginia legislature, 1861
Resource Identifier
070428-49
Date Digital
8-27-2014
Document Type
Manuscript
Disciplines
Diplomatic History | History | Political History | United States History
Publisher
Wofford College
Language
En-us
Recommended Citation
Maury, Matthew Fontaine, "Letter from Matthew Fontaine Maury to M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861." (1861). Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection. 275.
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/275
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