“CULPEPER C. H., Nov. 7th, 1862.
“My dear General,1
“Your kind favor of 17th ulto. was duly received. I have been waiting to have your son’s decision before writing.
“I heard yesterday that you and the President had had an unpleasant interview. It is no business of mine, but I would like to take the liberty to beg you not to allow anything to bring about any difference between you. We think that all our hopes rest upon you and the hopes of the country rest upon the army. You will readily perceive what weight you have to carry. Most truly and sincerely yours,
“J. B. LONGSTREET.”
- In a letter from Genl. Longstreet allusion is made to the break in the friendship between my father and the President. — Louise Wigfall Wright