Cuthbert, Ga. Decr. 19, 1860.
Dear Governor, I see by the papers you are to be in Macon tomorrow. I am glad to find you again upon Georgia soil; there is work to be done and nobody doing it. I am fearful of the consequences of such supineness and neglect. Where are all our speakers? We have done what little we can here but there is great need for missionaries in every part of the State. The cry of cooperation is injuring us. While it means submission, it deceives a great many brave and patriotic people who would scorn it if they only knew the result of it.
I think our district is in a very good condition unless there is a great change. 20 out of 24 counties will be true; still to hold our own we want enthusiasm that can only be created by speaking. Can you find time to make two or three speeches in So. West Ga.? Our people are all anxious to hear you, it will do you more good than any speeches you can make. You know our district has always been hostile to you. Can you not find time to remove the hostility? If you can spare a few days let me know so that I can make the appointments. We have had nothing from So. Ca.[i]; if they go out at once we are safe, if not we are in danger. Write me.
P. S.—Benning made us a glorious speech on Monday.
[i] South Carolina
From Annual Report of the American Historical Association for the Year 1911.