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Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876 to Mark Alexander

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05980 Author/Creator: Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

Cooper, Adjutant General and Inspector General of the Confederate Army, writes to his friend Alexander. Mentions that his son recently travelled with Mrs. Captain Lee of the Confederate Navy. Complains that he is overworked, and fears he will not be able to leave his post soon due to Union General Ulysses S. Grant's recent movement north of the James River. Refers to recent Confederate success in Georgia. Transmits a report (not included) sent by telegram from General John Bell Hood discussing recent events during which "four...generals killed, one of whom, McPherson, was the master-spirit of Shermans army..." (referring to James Birdseye McPherson and William T. Sherman's army). Relates that the Confederate army lost General Walker (possibly William Henry Talbot Walker), and that General Jubal Anderson Early will soon be in Richmond to assist in operations against Grant. Feels confident that General Lee will defeat Grant, if Early does not arrive in time to assist. Writes "...I trust we are now seeing the beginning of the end of this unholy war..." Believes that southern hands are free from the iniquities practiced by the Union. Encloses several souvenirs (not included).

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
Alexander, Mark, fl. 1864
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Walker, William Henry Talbot, 1816-1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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