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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 & disposition 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
in the struggle of great wrong to our rights & liberties - where her [illegible] was guaranteed to us by the most [illegible] charter - and [compromising?] - [X] left exhausted and helpless - and at the mercy of our adversaries - and The "Situation" has been accepted by the [illegible] people then with a frankness fortitude and manhood that does them honor and by none with a better spirit than our [h...?] and sacrificial Chieftans Lee & Johnston Let those two be taken as the finger [illegible] of the South - trusted and confided in -. What more can be asked of the South. If the North wishes to win us back to the Sisterhood of States - let her cast [illegible] all [passion?] vindictiveness & rejoice to see a true submissive and unfortunate people humiliated -. Vengeance & love go not together -.
we may hope again to rejoice in the blessings by which we shall be rewarded by a Kind Providence-- with the highest respect-- yours truly
P.C Cameron
Raleigh 8 Sept 1865
My dear Sir I rec'd yours by Gov 'Manly this morning. I am more confident in my opinion as to the expediency of selling your and Mildred's State Bonds, from recent developments -- & on consultation with Gov. Manly he concurs in opinion & gives as an additonal reason the State of feeling manifested in the [?] part of the State on the Subjects of repudiation of the State debt-- If you think it desirable that I should get to New York for the purpose of affecting the sale I am perfectly willing to do so - you can bring down your Bonds with you when you come & we will confer more about it.
I have been no little annoyed and provoked by a most outrageous attack made upon me and Dr Hawkins by the Standard which you no doubt have seen - I have pushed back a card in reply which I sup - pose you will who see, and which I have avoided all personalities & have made a Simple statement of facts -. What the man means by his constant and bitter hostility to me I cannot imagine, having given him no other cause of offense except that of never noticing himI have requested Mr Rayner to ascertain whether your application has been sent on & he has promised to do so - [Meg?] and Milly are as well as usual - worried by servants,