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Title |
W. E. Cameron letter of May 12, 1893 |
Dates of Creation |
May 12, 1893 |
Scope & Content |
Cameron, writing from Chicago, tells Bernard that for two months he has been busy and has not been able to do much about the sale of "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." The first of June he will conclude the writing of his Philadelphia book, which has kept him busy, but then will have time for leisure and to visit old friends in the Grand Army and Confederate Camps. He says he has written fourteen hundred pages of six hundred words each since the 4th of March, and feels he is dry of words and ideas. With only the regular history left to do, he will be able to catch his breath and replenish his vocabulary for the many long chats he hopes to have with friends in the summer. He next refers to "The World Columbian Exposition" or the Chicago World Fair of 1893. Cameron says that attendance at the fair has been thin mostly due to the weather. Also due to the fact that grounds, buildings and exhibits, are not ready, and won't be before June 15th. He says there are faults with the management, but the grandeur is impressive. To see it, is worth any sacrifice, and no one should miss it. Cameron mentions a person named Bob, who may be inferred to be his son. Cameron writes that Bob had a pleasant meeting with Bernard, and that Bob thanks Bernard for sending the book. Cameron will send Bernard an author's copy of his book. Bob will be joining Cameron and will stay for about two weeks. |
Year Range from |
1893 |
Creator |
Cameron, William E. |
Year Range to |
1893 |
Subjects |
Authors Books Buildings Civil War Civil war battles Confederate Army Confederate officers Confederate soldiers Confederate veterans Copy Exhibition buildings Exhibits Fairgrounds Fairs Fortnight Grandeur Grindstones History Idea Interest Management Press Talks Vocabulary Word |
Search Terms |
Chicago, Illinois Civil War Confederacy, the Confederate Army Confederate Veterans Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) Petersburg, Virginia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania War Between the States War Talks of Confederate Veterans World's Columbian Exposition World's Fair, 1939 |
People |
Bernard, Geo. S. Bernard, George S. Cameron, William E. |
Event |
Civil War |
Collection |
George S. Bernard Collection |
Imagefile |
026\200975185.JPG |
Number of images |
2 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
2009.75.185 |
Extent of Description |
2 pages, size 9 1/2" x 8" |