This important historical document offers a fascinating glimpse into the political struggles that shaped the fate of the United States during the Civil War. Written by one of the leading figures of the Unionist movement in Virginia, this letter provides a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought to preserve the Union in the face of overwhelming odds.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.