Abby Chace to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1861 June 7

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Letter, Abby Chace to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1861 June 7

Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Providence. Letter to Sec. Johnson, intended to be private, was seen by a Bishop who urged its publication: was done without Mrs. C's knowledge. Regrets error re Sec. Johnson. Wished to correct falsehoods about sectional feeling. Tries to correct Regent's attitude toward northern men's chivalry and purpose in this war. No need for anxiety for Association's welfare in the North. ER-13, p. 21-22 (Handwritten extract of letter ER-5, p. 173)

Dates

Creation: 1861 June 7

Creator

Cunningham, Ann Pamela, 1816-1875 (Person)
Chace, Abby Wheaton Pearce (Recipient, Person)

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