William K. Long to A. B. Long

Accession Number

KYR-0001-003-0043

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Collection

Office of the Governor, Thomas E. Bramlette: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Military Correspondence, 1863-1867

Item Location

BR5-88

Place of Creation

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Date of Creation

11 February 1864

Dates Mentioned

1864-02-11

(Copy) ~~Headquarters Post of Chicago~~,
Camp Douglas Ill Feby 11^th 1864
~~CHICAGO, ILLS., [ ] 1864~~.
A. B. Long
Dear Brother

I received your letter this morning was glad to hear from you you say you are here for the purpose of having me released provided I take the oath and I say that I would see the U.S. sunk into H — l before I would disgrace myself in that way I am sorry that you have taken so much trouble as to come after me but it cannot be remedied now. Please dont get angry with me. Give William B — my best respects. I remain your Rebel Brother &c.

W. K. Long

(Copy)
Camp Douglas Ill. Feby 11" 1864
A. B. Long
Dear Brother

I received your very kind letter this morning in which you said you was in Chicago on purpose to have me released provided I take the Oath which I refuse. I would take a parole for a certain length of time (say 12 mo.) and respect it but I do positively refuse to take the oath of Allegiance to U. S. I am truly sorry that you and Unkle Tom have taken so much trouble and all of no use, Give my respects to Willie B — tell him to write to me no more at present — I remain yours affectionately

W RK Long

Co. "G" 32 Texas Cavy.

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