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thing to do with it- I have my doubts whether the Military law passed by the 39th Congress can be inforced here without military aid. On last Saturday May 11th we held a Union Meeting for the purpose of choosing delegates to the State Convention to be held at Montgomery on the 1st Tuesday in June. There was a large number of people, but it was easy to be seen that there were none enjoyed the meeting except the truly loyal and the Black men. The Union cause is growing and gaining strength, but we are yet in the minority. We had prepared and marched under a Union Flag. This gave much offence. Then we had chosen to the convention two colored men, and that gave still greater offence. I was told this morning that my life is threatened. It is in the hands of him who rules all, and if I must yet be a martyr to the cause of my country, So be it. All the officials or nearly all are either Rebels or Rebel Sympathizers. The Union man consequently has but little show before the Law. You will pardon me for writing in reference to these matters- out side of your inquiries.
Yours Most Respectfully,
W.T. Ewing