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Conrad, Thomas: Correspondence from Brother, Joseph A. Conrad, 1861Entry/Object ID
AM2015.22.54Scope and Content
Conrad, Thomas: Correspondence from Brother, Joseph A. Conrad, 1861. Letters written to Thomas Conrad in St Joseph from his older brother Joseph who lived in Ashland Fur, Tennessee.
Topic centers around opposing views concerning Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Joseph is an adamant supporter of the U.S. Constitution which he quotes. He also supports Lincoln now that he is President and his suspension of habeas corpus. He lays the entire problem to Southern Democrats insistence that they be able to take their slaves with them into the North as property, just as they would take other possessions. Joseph's 3rd son had gone to war.
The second letter sarcastically refers to a letter he received from Thomas stating his political views but which he failed to sign, assuming that Thomas was concerned someone else might intercept the letter. (Martial law had begun in Missouri in August, 1861). He mentions their brother, James had been defeated as candidate for County Commissioner on the Republican Ticket and remarks hatred by his neighbors of Lincoln and the Party. He hopes the rebellious children will see their folly.
Handwritten letter with transcription:
A = July 4, 1861 From Hemlock, (TN)
B = Nov. 1, 1861 From Ashland Fur (TN).Collection
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