J. Cathey to Rev. L.F. Siler, February 22, 1861

J. Cathey to Rev. L.F. Siler, February 22, 1861

Cathey, Joseph, 1803-1874

Cathey, Joseph, 1803-1874 -- Political and social views

Secession

Siler, L. F. (Leonidas Fidelio), 1830-1870 -- Correspondence

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories

In this letter of February 22, 1861, Cathey writes to Siler regarding Siler's publication of proceedings of a meeting at which Cathey was heard to have supported North Carolina's secession from the United States. Cathey offers clarification of his political views in the letter and indicates that the letter is intended for publication, so that the public will have a more accurate understanding of his thoughts.

Cathey, Joseph, 1803-1874

Joseph Cathey and Cathey Family Papers

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