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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
nment of the Confederate States of America neither intends nor desires to disturb the neutrality of Kentucky. The assemblage of troops in Tennessee to which you refer, had no other object than to repel the lawless invasion of that State by the forces of the United States, should their Government seek to approach it through Kentucky, without respect for its position of neutrality. That such apprehensions were not groundless, has been proved by the course of that Government in the States of Maryland and Missouri, and more recently in Kentucky itself, in which, as you inform me, a military force has been enlisted and quartered by the United States authorities. The Government of the Confederate States has not only respected most scrupulously the neutrality of Kentucky, but has continued to maintain the friendly relations of trade and intercourse which it has suspended with the United States generally. In view of the history of the past, it can scarcely be necessary to assure your E
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 14
arnest desire to avert from their peaceful homes the horrors of war, I urge the removal from the limits of Kentucky of the military force now organized and in camp within the State. If such action as is hereby urged be promptly taken, I firmly believe the peace of the people of Kentucky will be preserved, and the horrors of a bloody war will be averted from a people now peaceful and tranquil. I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. Magoffin. Reply of the President. Washington, August 24, 1861. To his Excellency B. Magoffin, Governor of the State of Kentucky: sir: Your letter of the 19th instant, in which you urge the removal from the limits of Kentucky of the military force now organized and in camp, within that State, is received. I may not possess full and precisely accurate knowledge upon this subject: but I believe it is true that there is a military force in camp within Kentucky, acting by authority of the United States, which force is not very large
Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
to maintain a position of strict neutrality between the belligerent parties. In the same communication you express your desire to elicit an authoritative assurance that the Government of the Confederate States will continue to respect and observe the neutral position of Kentucky. In reply to this request, I lose no time in assuring you that the Government of the Confederate States of America neither intends nor desires to disturb the neutrality of Kentucky. The assemblage of troops in Tennessee to which you refer, had no other object than to repel the lawless invasion of that State by the forces of the United States, should their Government seek to approach it through Kentucky, without respect for its position of neutrality. That such apprehensions were not groundless, has been proved by the course of that Government in the States of Maryland and Missouri, and more recently in Kentucky itself, in which, as you inform me, a military force has been enlisted and quartered by the Un
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 14
ellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: sir: From the commencement of the unhao Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, the communication intrusted to me. His rce has been enlisted and quartered by the United States authorities within this State. I have on on to presume that the Government of the Confederate States contemplate or have ever proposed any viive assurance that the Government of the Confederate States will continue to respect and observe theing you that the Government of the Confederate States of America neither intends nor desires to disrce has been enlisted and quartered by the United States authorities. The Government of the ConfConfederate States has not only respected most scrupulously the neutrality of Kentucky, but has continuentercourse which it has suspended with the United States generally. In view of the history of thur Excellency that the Government of the Confederate States will continue to respect the neutrality [7 more...]
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
Confederate States of America neither intends nor desires to disturb the neutrality of Kentucky. The assemblage of troops in Tennessee to which you refer, had no other object than to repel the lawless invasion of that State by the forces of the United States, should their Government seek to approach it through Kentucky, without respect for its position of neutrality. That such apprehensions were not groundless, has been proved by the course of that Government in the States of Maryland and Missouri, and more recently in Kentucky itself, in which, as you inform me, a military force has been enlisted and quartered by the United States authorities. The Government of the Confederate States has not only respected most scrupulously the neutrality of Kentucky, but has continued to maintain the friendly relations of trade and intercourse which it has suspended with the United States generally. In view of the history of the past, it can scarcely be necessary to assure your Excellency tha
Richmond (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
ember 3, 1861. His Excellency B. Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky: sir: In conformity with your request, I proceeded to Richmond, and presented to Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, the communication intrusted to me. His response is embodied in a letter which I have the honor herewith to hand you. I am, sir, very respectfully your obedient servant, George W. Johnson. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 24, 1861. Hon. Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: sir: Since the commencement of the unhappy difficulties pending in the country, the people of Kentucky have indicated a steadfast desire and purpose to maintain a position of strict neutrality between the belligerent parties. They have earnestly striven, by their policy, to avert from themselves the calamity of war, and protect their own soil from the presence of contending armies. Up to this period they have enjoyed comparative tranquillity and entire domestic peace. Recently a
Frankfort (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
trality. Correspondence between Gov. Magoffin and President Lincoln. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 19, 1861. To his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: sir: From the commencement of Lincoln. Correspondence between Gov. Magoffin and Jefferson Davis. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 19, 1861. To Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States: sir: This is to accredit to you Geo.ed of the existing posture of public affairs in Kentucky. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. Magoffin. Frankfort, Ky., September 3, 1861. His Excellency B. Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky: sir: In conformity with your request, I proc I am, sir, very respectfully your obedient servant, George W. Johnson. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 24, 1861. Hon. Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: sir: Since the commencement of the unhappy difficulties pendi
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 14
n and President Lincoln. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 19, 1861. Until within a brief period the people of Kentucky were quiet and tranquil, free from domestic sthe presence of military force, the people of Kentucky have sincerely striven to preserve in their Sr. Now, therefore, as Governor of the State of Kentucky and in the name of the people, I have ththat there is a military force in camp within Kentucky, acting by authority of the United States, wh a majority of all the Union-loving people of Kentucky. While I have conversed on this subject with many eminent men of Kentucky, including a large majority of her members of Congress, I do not remt, I do not believe it is the popular wish of Kentucky that this force shall be removed beyond her lrespected most scrupulously the neutrality of Kentucky, but has continued to maintain the friendly res will continue to respect the neutrality of Kentucky so long as her people will maintain it themse[28 more...]
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 14
Doc. 13. Kentucky's neutrality. Correspondence between Gov. Magoffin and President Lincoln. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 19, 1861. To his Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States: sir: From the commencement of the unhappy hostilities now pending in this country the peAbraham Lincoln, President of the United States: sir: From the commencement of the unhappy hostilities now pending in this country the people of Kentucky have indicated an earnest desire and purpose, as far as lay in their power, while maintaining their original political status, to do nothing by which to involve themselves in the war. Up to this time they have succeeded in securing to themselves and to the State peace and tranquillity as the fruits of the policy th in your not very short letter, any declaration or intimation that you entertain any desire for the preservation of the Federal Union. Your obedient servant, A. Lincoln. Correspondence between Gov. Magoffin and Jefferson Davis. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 19, 1861. To Hon. Jefferson Dav
George W. Johnson (search for this): chapter 14
t, August 19, 1861. To Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States: sir: This is to accredit to you Geo. W. Johnson, Esq., as a Commissioner from the State of Kentucky. Mr. Johnson is the bearer of a communication which will fully eMr. Johnson is the bearer of a communication which will fully explain the object of his mission. I take pleasure in commending to your consideration Mr. Johnson as a gentleman well advised of the existing posture of public affairs in Kentucky. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. Magoffin. FrankfoMr. Johnson as a gentleman well advised of the existing posture of public affairs in Kentucky. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. Magoffin. Frankfort, Ky., September 3, 1861. His Excellency B. Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky: sir: In conformity with your request, I proceeded to Richmond, and presented to Hon. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, the communication intrusted tied in a letter which I have the honor herewith to hand you. I am, sir, very respectfully your obedient servant, George W. Johnson. Commonwealth of Kentucky, Executive Dept., Frankfort, August 24, 1861. Hon. Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: si
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