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we are in no condition to make terms but must
take such as are offerred. They may not be to our
liking - they may not be all that may have been
expected- be that as it may - it is more than folly
to brood over our misfortunes - and [cause?] our cala
mity-. Under what was conceived to be a
great necessity we appealed to to the sword- and the tri
-al of battle is against us-. They [constituted?] the
duty of the citizen is a plain one- we must
return to the old Government- must take our
place in the Union - & the sooner the better for all.
And I have on all maner occasions advised
a cheerful submission to the authority of State &
Federal Governments- not only so but to yield a
frank & Manly Cooperation to the authorities in
the work of restoration-. I have urged my friends
& neighbours to go forward & qualify themselves
for all the [unity?] of a loyal citizen-. All [good?]
then swept clear in an established order of things-
and the uncertainty of the country : could no
one more anxious than myself to all our people
sequence in concept & the societies of life - & the press
unity of peace-. State and individual sacrifice
will be advanced- by the best & earliest
assurances that our people are ready for
peace in the Union. Until the Government
is satisfied that this is the temper & disposit-
ion of our people the military rule will
be continued. And I regret to see that there
are those who without foundation would have
the entire South disrespected-- I prolong our
infractions-. Neither communities or individuals
should punish any [?] of ground for satisfaction
hindrance or delay. Inviting in a mighty
resolution coupled by serious apprehensions