Letter from Charles H. EsDorn to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 9, 1898
Title
Letter from Charles H. EsDorn to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 9, 1898
Description
Letter from Cadet Charles H. EsDorn to Colonel Asbury Coward concerning the Cadet Rebellion of 1898, also known as the Cantey Rebellion.
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CP8, Box 5, Folder 2
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The Citadel Archives & Museum
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Asbury Coward Collection
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English
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Text
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https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/567
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[Page 1]
S. C. M. A.
Apr. 9/98
Col Asbury Coward –
Dear Sir: - It grieves me very much to tell you that it has been urged upon me by my parents to vacate the Academy at once; and on account of a very dear friend of mine Cadet Robertson, I hate the very idea of leaving. I know it looks dishonorable in deserting, but as you know it is my only course. I hope Dear Col. you will not look upon me as being a fellow of a low stamp.
[Page 2]
For underneath all of my meanness, at least I can say that I am a gentleman still. I called to see you, but you were not in. I could not bear the thought of leaving without letting you know of it. And now, Dear Sir, I want to say a word of thanks for all of your patience with me, God knows Col, I do thank you from my heart; and if at any time, I am able to say a word in favor of you and your Academy
[Page 3]
be assured, I shall do it. The only regret I have now, is, that I did not at once acknowledge my guilt of breaking Garrison. I hope that you will look upon me now in a different light from the one, that I know that you have of late – Do not I beg Dear Col, think hard of me for my course and believe me to be Your True Friend
Chas. H. EsDorn
S. C. M. A.
Apr. 9/98
Col Asbury Coward –
Dear Sir: - It grieves me very much to tell you that it has been urged upon me by my parents to vacate the Academy at once; and on account of a very dear friend of mine Cadet Robertson, I hate the very idea of leaving. I know it looks dishonorable in deserting, but as you know it is my only course. I hope Dear Col. you will not look upon me as being a fellow of a low stamp.
[Page 2]
For underneath all of my meanness, at least I can say that I am a gentleman still. I called to see you, but you were not in. I could not bear the thought of leaving without letting you know of it. And now, Dear Sir, I want to say a word of thanks for all of your patience with me, God knows Col, I do thank you from my heart; and if at any time, I am able to say a word in favor of you and your Academy
[Page 3]
be assured, I shall do it. The only regret I have now, is, that I did not at once acknowledge my guilt of breaking Garrison. I hope that you will look upon me now in a different light from the one, that I know that you have of late – Do not I beg Dear Col, think hard of me for my course and believe me to be Your True Friend
Chas. H. EsDorn
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Citation
EsDorn, Charles H., “Letter from Charles H. EsDorn to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 9, 1898,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 26, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/567.