Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 to Mary
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02082.63 Author/Creator: Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 February 1865 Pagination: 2 p. 20.1x12 cm Order a Copy
Tate writes that he hopes Stephens might make a compromise to "stop the war tho I am not willing to compromise on any terms I want them to contend for our independence to the last." He adds later, "If we are whipt it wil not be the fault of the solgers [sic] especial[l]y in this amy, it will be the People at Home and Hoods army." Tate expects Sherman to reach Branchville and cut their communications.
re: peace party with Alexander Stephens starting for Washington
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