nt questions that arose in the
progress of the war, in the discussion of which Miss Carroll took
part; but it is proper to say that on every material issue, from the
inception of the rebellion to the final reconstruction of the seceded
States, she contributed through the newspapers, in pamphlet form, and
by private correspondence to the discussion of important subjects.
Governor Hicks bore the brunt of this terrible conflict, greatly aided
by Miss Carroll's public and private support, and stimulated by such
inspiring letters as the following:

WASHINGTON HOUSE, WASHINGTON CITY, _Jan. 16, 1861_.

My Dear Governor:

I have for some days intended to write and express my cordial
admiration and gratitude for the noble stand you have now taken
in behalf of the Union by the public address issued on the 3d
instant. An extended relation with the leading presses of the
country has enabled me in a public and more efficient manner to
testify to this and create a public opinion favorable to your
course of patriotic action throughout the land. Many of the
articles you have seen emanated from this source.

I feel it will be a gratification to you, in the high and sacred
responsibilities which surround your position, to know from one
who is incapable of flattering or deceiving you the opinion
privately held in this metropolis concerning your whole course
since the secession movement in the South was practically
initiated.

With all the friends of the Union with whom I converse, without
regard to section or party, your course elicits the most
unbounded applause. I might add to this the evidences furnished
from private correspondence, but you doubtless feel already the
sympathy and moral support to be derived in this way. I am often
asked if I think you _can_ continue to stand firm under the
frightful pressure brought to bear upon you. I answer, _yes_;
that my personal knowledge enables me to express the confident
belief that nothing will ever induce you to surrender while the
oath to support the Constitution of your country and the vow to
fulfill the obligations of your God rest upon your soul.

As a daughter of Maryland, I am proud to have her destiny in the
hands of one so worthy of her ancient great name; one who will
never betray the sacred trust imposed upon hi