1862 April 25 Richmond, Va.

Richmond,  April 25th 1862
Genl John H. Cocke
Bremo Bluff
Dr. Sir;
Enclosed we hand your bill of
articles presented by the Packet of
this afternoon--
The sash cord & hemp twine are very high but
it was the best we could do.  We charge what
we paid for them--
Large bodies of troops are passing
through the city day & night--they appear
to be going toward the Junction of the
Central & Fredericksburg road--The enemy
have not entered Fredericksburg in force---
We feel cheerful & hopeful in regard to our
cause--It is the cause of justice & truth, & we
believe God is on our side--Let us commit
ourselves and our affairs into His hands, using
with energy all the means at our disposal--
With kind regards, we remain
Yours very truly
John N. Gordon & Son

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