John M. Robinson , Richmond, to his mother, 1864
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- Box 9, Folder 46
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Scope and Contents Report of the attack on Petersburg by Grant, topped by the forces of Lee; destruction of Sheridan; thieving expeditions of Hunter; hope that "the crazy people of the United States will come to their senses in the coming Presidential campaign," but willingness to fight on for five more years; report on activities of Cary, and death of Willy; settlement of railroad finances; hope to go to Europe if war ends in defeat of the South.
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