Letter from William M. Boyce to Joseph P. Orme., 12/17/1860-12/17/1860

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: 90943

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Letters written to Joseph P. Orme organized chronologically.

Dates

12/17/1860-12/17/1860

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

16/20/05

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 12/17/1860 from William M. Boyce to Joseph P. Orme describing a "camp hunt" he had just returned from and commenting on the state of the nation with reference to Stephen A. Douglas. He writes "I am for unity and peace but the issue has been made, not by the South, but by the North, and we must meet it bravely. My interests are with the South and I will stand by her in this her hour of misfortune and danger."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BOYCE, WILLIAM M. - CORRESP. TO ORME, JOSEPH P. (1860): Autographed Letter

ORME, JOESEPH P. - CORRESP. FROM BOYCE, WILLIAM M. (1860): Autographed Letter

DOUGLAS, STEPHEN A. - REFERENCE IN CORRESP. (1860): Autographed Letter