Letter from Laura D. Harrall to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 14, 1898
Title
Letter from Laura D. Harrall to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 14, 1898
Description
Letter from Laura D. Harrall, mother of Cadet H. D. Harrall, 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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https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/572
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Bennettsville S. C.
April 14 1898
Col. Asbury Coward; -
My dear Sir,
Your very kind letter is before me, and I cannot remain silent when hearts are alike troubled, and words might be spoken. I appreciated every word you wrote, and wish to add that although we have suffered intensely under the decision of the Board, our house is united in supporting you in the action you took. We could not expect anything else – our trouble was that Henry allowed him-
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self to be drawn by the crowd. His hesitation in signing the paper shows that he was not very willing to do so.
Without excusing him in the least, however, we are doing our best to lead him aright, and as he always attracts me more under home influence, I think before long he will look at the whole affair in a very different light.
After all, if the occurrence will only bring good to him, (as I believe it will) and each one of the young men concerned, I shall be content, and bear my part bravely.
With assurance of regard and sympathy,
Very respectfully
Laura D. Harrall
Bennettsville S. C.
April 14 1898
Col. Asbury Coward; -
My dear Sir,
Your very kind letter is before me, and I cannot remain silent when hearts are alike troubled, and words might be spoken. I appreciated every word you wrote, and wish to add that although we have suffered intensely under the decision of the Board, our house is united in supporting you in the action you took. We could not expect anything else – our trouble was that Henry allowed him-
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self to be drawn by the crowd. His hesitation in signing the paper shows that he was not very willing to do so.
Without excusing him in the least, however, we are doing our best to lead him aright, and as he always attracts me more under home influence, I think before long he will look at the whole affair in a very different light.
After all, if the occurrence will only bring good to him, (as I believe it will) and each one of the young men concerned, I shall be content, and bear my part bravely.
With assurance of regard and sympathy,
Very respectfully
Laura D. Harrall
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Citation
Harrall, Laura D., “Letter from Laura D. Harrall to Colonel Asbury Coward, April 14, 1898,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed April 28, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/572.