Gist, States Rights (1831-1864) to Gov. Pettus of Miss., re: actions leading to secession of South Carolina
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02266 Author/Creator: Gist, States Rights (1831-1864) Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/11/08 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 21 x 16 cm Order a Copy
Also urging the Mississippi governor to join South Carolina's secession.
Columbia S.C.
Nov 8th 1860
His Ex
Gov Pettus
Dear Sir,
Our Legislature is in session; we will have harmonious action. Lincoln is elected beyond doubt, we must promptly meet the issues presented. Do not ask for a southern council as the Border & non acting states would out vote us & strictly defeat acting. Let your state immediately assemble in convention. South Carolina aspires to lead the [cause?]. Our convention will be ordered tomorrow or next day certain.
We have opened the Ball, all our Federal officers have resigned. Federal Judge, attorney, marshals, collectors &c.
I send you papers, indicating our action & sentiment.
South Carolina leads the way, will not Mississippi stand by her side?
More soon
In haste -
Resp Yours
S. R. Gist
The excitement here is intense, our people are all right -
[Docket]: S. R. Gist
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