Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) to Aaron Jeffery
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.054 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) Place Written: Savannah, [] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Musing about the meaning of Vicksburg, Jeffrey maintains that Grant will have to "whip" both Pemberton and Johnston before he can get anywhere. Continues with a long indictment of the Yankees and the observation that "they are now enlisting negroes for their army which is a good sign, as it is certain that they cannot get whites & is some evidence of their weakness & desperation." [Partial transcript available.]
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