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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 87 (search)
Doc. 85.-invasion of Pennsylvania. Proclamation of Mayor Henry. Mayor's office, Philadelphia, June 29, 1863. Citizens of Philadelphia: one more appeal is made to you in the name of duty and of manhood. You can close your eyes no longer to the startling danger and disgrace which hang over your State and city. The foot of the rebel is already at the gates of your capital, and unless you arouse to instant action it may in a few days hence cross your own thresholds. There is yet tifection. Their tongues and hearts are more false and hateful than even the invaders of your soil. Let no one refuse to arm who will not be able to justify himself before man and God in sight of a desolated hearth or of a dishonored family. Alexander Henry, Mayor of Philadelphia. Exploit at McConnellsburgh McConnellsburgh, June 30, 1863. I take advantage of to-day's mail (the first that has gone north for many days, and perhaps the last that will go for many more) to inform you of