Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) to Aaron Jeffery
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.053 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) Place Written: Savannah, [] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible, ignorant masses. Robert heatedly discusses Yankee foraging and destruction of Southern property and finishes with speculating on the how much longer the war will last. He believes that the war will continue unabated until it is brought onto Northern soil, and is accompanied by the destruction of Northern property. He forecasts an invasion by Gen. Lee's army [Army of Northern Virginia] which he hopes has been adequately reinforced.
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