He must do this; for should he permit u# to occupy Richmond, his destruction can be averted only by entirely defeating us in a battle, in which he must be the assailant. This movement, if successful, gives us the capital, the communications, the supplies... Letter of the Secretary of War: Transmitting Report of the Orgranization of ... - Page 47 by United States. War Department - 1864 - 242 pages Full view -
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