The Daily Dispatch: December 3, 1862., [Electronic resource]

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The Change in East Tennessee.

--James Henry, better known in East Tennessee as ‘"Buster Henry,"’ who has been one of the most notorious Union leaders in that country, and who went so far as to aid the enemy, for which he was arrested, has written a letter in which he says:

‘ I have learned to my regret and astonishment, that Mr. Lincoln has issued a proclamation of freedom to all the slaves in the so called rebellions States. This act, of itself, cuts asunder every cord that bound me to the old Union; and I now declare, most solemnly, that my future life and conduct, as well as my destiny, are with the establishment of the Confederate States. I do furthermore promise, if permitted to do so to devote my life and property, and all that I have, to the support of the Confederate Government, and in all things to demean myself as a loyal citizen. I will further add that, if deemed necessary, I am ready and willing to take an oath to support the Constitution of the Confederate States, and the laws made under it. Also, to give bond and in any reasonable sum required of me for the faithful performance of the same.

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