Polk Family Papers Box 10 Document 19

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letters: June 22, 1861

[left margin] 1861, June 22

Bishop Polk, Richmond, Va., to Bishop Elliot, re: places he has visited in Virginia; describing the Louisiana troops as "the flower of our youth"; his visit with Bishop Meade and the great satisfaction with their conversation; the convention in Montgomery, asking him to see that the Rev. John Fultonis made secretary, expressing his doubt on being able to attend; the pressing request from President Davis and the others to accept a commission in the Army; a feeling of embarrassment because of the urgency; a consultation with Bishop Meade on the subject; his final decision and acceptance; commenting that he would not resign his charge in the Diocese of Louisiana - thathe would decline acting as Agent for the University while the War lasts; tells of Col. Barney leaving for the War and his spending two days with him at Swannee; his viewing the ashes of their burnt homes which brought up the past and bereaved him; asking for the benefit of his brother's prayers and asking him to write and tell him what he thought of the decision he has made. 8 pp.

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