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The Daily Dispatch: April 23, 1863., [Electronic resource], A copperhead on the draft. (search)
about the draft, to his brother in Rosecrane's army, who was captured by our men: There is a bill now before Congress for another draft. We will wait patiently for it, and then we expect trouble. What I write to you now is confidential. We are making preparations to resist the draft. It will be done with determination. A determined expression is seen on the countenance of every Democrat. As a matter of course, we keep all this to ourselves. When that comes to pass you will not hear of men asking what the bounty is, nor what their monthly wages are to be. Indiana and Illinois are already in a blaze, all that is wanting is for the alarm to be given. We have come to the conclusion that if we must fight it will be for principle and not for nigger. I suppose you heard that the 89th had gone to Vicksburg. They passed Ripley about a week ago. Twelve boats went down. I fear if there is another fight at Vicksburg we will never get to see some of the Bush Creek boys any more.