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Crist, Robert H., 1829-1912. Letters, 1860-1861. 9 items.
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In a letter to his father dated 21 May 1861 from Bedford, Ind., Robert Crist writes, "I expect Kentucky will go out of the Union," adding, "if she does farewell all hopes of the Union without a fight." Writing again from Bedford on 7 July 1861, he reports, "we are looking for trouble here at Home," adding, "the traitors are looking for McGoffin (sic) of Ky. to have him send a lot of State guards into Louisville." He related that many feared Tennessee troops would then seize Louisville and force Kentucky to seceed. He declares, "if Ky goes out we of Ind. will have business (fighting) at home."