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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01896.068 |
| From Archive Folder | Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works |
| Title | Richard Jeffery to Aaron Jeffery about a possible attack on Richmond , performance of generals and draft laws |
| Date | 24 March 1864 |
| Author | Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) |
| Recipient | Jeffery, Aaron |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Seeking information about Grant's anticipated attack on Richmond, Richard is particularly interested in what his brother thinks might happen and in how local opinion is running. Jeffery expresses his hope that the attack will "...end as have all their other attempts heretofore." He then goes on to talk about Confederate victories in Florida and Generals Morgan and Longstreet performances. He discusses Longstreet's Tennessee Campaign, his failure to capture Knoxville, and the poor conduct of Confederate soldiers there. Requests subscriptions to several outside newspapers so that he can be better informed on events transpiring, discusses the highly condemned new draft laws and the selfish interests of some of the politicians. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Confederate States of America Union Forces Union General Conscription Law Politics Government and Civics |
| People | Jeffery, Richard W. (fl. 1855-1899) Jeffery, Aaron (fl. 1855-1900) Morgan, John Hunt (1825-1864) Longstreet, James (1821-1904) Jackson, James (fl. 1864) |
| Place written | Savannah |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Law; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |