Morris, Joseph W. (fl. 1862-1863) to: Tilley Wilson.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.031 Author/Creator: Morris, Joseph W. (fl. 1862-1863) Place Written: Camp Fair Oaks, [Va.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/06/27 Pagination: 3 p + env. Order a Copy
There was a "sharp" fight two days ago during which his regiment and Hooker's distracted the enemy so that Porter could cross the Chickahominy and position his men on a hill above the Confederate capital from which he "can shell the city from where he is when ever he pleases." Joseph believes the Confederates would surrender if the Union were to capture Fort Darling on the James River. He claims that if McClellan had simply attacked Richmond he would have been defeated but "by getting out by degree," the Confederates leave their earthworks to the Union. He believes that once they have the Confederates in the right position, the battle will begin and the Union will take Richmond.
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